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.”

Synonyms

  • addition
  • percolation
  • soaking
  • steepage

Antonyms

  • dilution
  • watering down