infusion

/ɪnˈfjuʒən/
noun
  1. A drink or liquid made by soaking something (like herbs or tea) in hot water.
    • He drank a strong infusion of ginger to soothe his sore throat.
    • The tea is an infusion of green tea leaves and jasmine flowers.
    • She made a calming herbal infusion with chamomile and lavender.
  2. The act of introducing something new, such as money, ideas, or energy, into a system or situation.
    • The company needed an infusion of cash to avoid bankruptcy.
    • The city's cultural infusion from immigrants has made it more vibrant.
    • The new teacher brought an infusion of fresh ideas to the classroom.
  3. The process of slowly introducing a liquid into the body, usually through a vein.
    • The nurse monitored the infusion rate carefully.
    • Doctors started an intravenous infusion of antibiotics.
    • The patient received a saline infusion to rehydrate after surgery.
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