infusion

Words with a similar base: infusion

'infusion'

[infusion.n.01] as in: a solution obtained by steeping or soaking a substance (usually in water)

'infusion'

[infusion.n.02] as in: the process of extracting certain active properties (as a drug from a plant) by steeping or soaking (usually in water)

'infusion'

[infusion.n.03] as in: (medicine) the passive introduction of a substance (a fluid or drug or electrolyte) into a vein or between tissues (as by gravitational force)

'infusion'

[infusion.n.04] as in: the act of infusing or introducing a certain modifying element or quality

Examples:
the team's continued success is attributable to a steady infusion of new talent

Origins

					infusion (English)
└── infusio (Latin)
    └── infundo (Latin)

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