infusion

CEFRC1

/ɪnˈfjuːʒən/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A drink made by soaking leaves, herbs, or other material in liquid.

  2. 02

    noun

    The act of adding a new quality or supply.

Examples

  • The infusion is stored in a cool place for no more than three days.

  • I drank an herbal infusion.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

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

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

  3. The act of installing a quality into a person.

More examples

In context

  • An extract of rooibos and chamomile makes a refreshing infusion.

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Origin

noun

From Middle English infusioun, from Old French infusion, from Latin infusio, infusionem (“a pouring into, a wetting, a dyeing, a flow”), from infundo.