Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun infusion

4 senses of infusion

Sense 1
infusion, extract -- (a solution obtained by steeping or soaking a substance (usually in water))
       => solution -- (a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution; "he used a solution of peroxide and water")

Sense 2
infusion -- (the process of extracting certain active properties (as a drug from a plant) by steeping or soaking (usually in water))
       => extraction -- (the process of obtaining something from a mixture or compound by chemical or physical or mechanical means)

Sense 3
infusion -- ((medicine) the passive introduction of a substance (a fluid or drug or electrolyte) into a vein or between tissues (as by gravitational force))
       => instillation, instillment, instilment -- (the introduction of a liquid (by pouring or injection) drop by drop)

Sense 4
infusion -- (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")
       => change of state -- (the act of changing something into something different in essential characteristics)