infusion

noun

1. a solution obtained by steeping or soaking a substance (usually in water)

   noun.substance

   Synonyms extract

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. the process of extracting certain active properties (as a drug from a plant) by steeping or soaking (usually in water)

   noun.process

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. (medicine) the passive introduction of a substance (a fluid or drug or electrolyte) into a vein or between tissues (as by gravitational force)

   noun.act

   Source: WordNet 3.0

4. the act of infusing or introducing a certain modifying element or quality

   noun.act

   Examples

   The team's continued success is attributable to a steady infusion of new talent.

   Source: WordNet 3.0

5. The act of infusing, pouring in, or instilling; instillation; as, the <i>infusion</i> of good principles into the mind; the <i>infusion</i> of ardor or zeal.

   noun

   Source: webster1913