infusion
/ɪnˈfjuːʒən/Definitions
1. noun
the act of steeping or soaking something, especially flowers or herbs, in a liquid to extract its flavors, oils, or other substances
“She made an infusion of chamomile tea to calm her nerves.”
2. noun
a mixture of two or more substances, especially a liquid, that has been added to another substance to improve its quality or flavor
“The chef added an infusion of truffle oil to give the dish a unique taste.”
3. noun
the process of slowly introducing or introducing a new idea, practice, or influence into a society or organization
“The company’s new policy was a slow infusion of more sustainable practices into their operations.”
4. verb
to steep or soak something, especially flowers or herbs, in a liquid to extract its flavors, oils, or other substances
“She infused the tea leaves in hot water to make a refreshing drink.”
5. verb
to introduce or add a new idea, practice, or influence into a society or organization
“The company infused more sustainable practices into their operations over the past year.”