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May 26, 2012
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Synonyms for infusion

Noun

1. infusion, extract, solution
usage: a solution obtained by steeping or soaking a substance (usually in water)
2. infusion, extraction
usage: the process of extracting certain active properties (as a drug from a plant) by steeping or soaking (usually in water)
3. infusion, instillation, instillment, instilment
usage: (medicine) the passive introduction of a substance (a fluid or drug or electrolyte) into a vein or between tissues (as by gravitational force)
4. infusion, change of state
usage: the act of infusing or introducing a certain modifying element or quality; "the team's continued success is attributable to a steady infusion of new talent"
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