plural infusions
1
: the addition of something (such as money) that is needed or helpful
The company has received an infusion of cash/capital/funds. = There has been an infusion of cash/capital/funds into the company.
Her ideas have brought a new infusion of vitality to the organization.
2
a
: a drink made by allowing something (such as tea) to stay in a liquid (such as hot water) : a drink made by infusing something
a strong infusion of tea
herbal infusions
b
: the act of infusing something
a medicinal drink made by infusion of herbs
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“Infusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/infusion. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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