infusion

noun

1. 1

   A product consisting of a liquid which has had other ingredients steeped in it to extract useful qualities.

   “An extract of rooibos and chamomile makes a refreshing infusion.”

2. 2

   The act of steeping or soaking a substance in liquid so as to extract medicinal or herbal qualities.

3. 3

   The act of installing a quality into a person.

4. 4

   The act of dipping into a fluid.

5. 5

   (medicine) The administration of liquid substances directly into a vein for medical purposes; perfusion.