INFUSION

Definition

1. noun a solution obtained by steeping or soaking a substance (usually in water). — synonyms: extract
2. noun the process of extracting certain active properties (as a drug from a plant) by steeping or soaking (usually in water).
3. noun (medicine) the passive introduction of a substance (a fluid or drug or electrolyte) into a vein or between tissues (as by gravitational force).
4. noun the act of infusing or introducing a certain modifying element or quality.