infusion
Liquid absorbs essence
An infusion is something steeped or introduced into something else.
Tea is an infusion—leaves steeped in hot water.
In medicine, an infusion delivers fluids or medication directly into the bloodstream: The patient received an infusion of antibiotics.
More broadly, an infusion is any introduction of a new element: The company needed an infusion of capital, an infusion of fresh ideas.
Concentrated derived substance
- tinctureHerb steeped in alcohol
- concentrateReduced, potent form
- distillationPurification via vaporization
- oilSlippery viscous fluid
elixir · aroma · fragrance · quintessence · decoction · maceration · perfume · balm
Soaking to extract flavor
- tisaneHerbal infusion beverage
- brewSteeped or fermented drink
- loose-leafPages designed for rearrangement
- teapotSteeping and serving vessel
strainer · oolong · sencha · matcha · chai · jasmine · pu-erh · green tea
Vein-delivered medication method
- dripLiquid falling slowly
- salineSalt-water solution
- intravenousInto the vein
- catheterInserted medical drainage tube
vein · hydration · electrolytes · glucose · parenteral · cannula · antibiotics · chemotherapy
Soaking to extract flavor
- oilSlippery viscous fluid
- vinegarAcidic cooking liquid
- herbFlavorful or medicinal plant
- garlicPungent culinary bulb
flavor · marinade · bouillon · broth · stock · extraction · aromatics · rosemary
Uniting into one
- combinationJoining of multiple elements
- meldBlend thoroughly together
- mixCombine different elements
- integrationCombining into a whole
synthesis · composite · incorporation · harmonization · merger · coalescence · intermixture · compound
extract
Concentrated derived substance
- tinctureHerb steeped in alcohol
- concentrateReduced, potent form
- distillationPurification via vaporization
oil · elixir · aroma · fragrance · quintessence · decoction · maceration · perfume · balm · spirit
steeping
Soaking to extract flavor
- tisaneHerbal infusion beverage
- brewSteeped or fermented drink
- loose-leafPages designed for rearrangement
teapot · strainer · oolong · sencha · matcha · chai · jasmine · pu-erh · green tea · black tea
IV
Vein-delivered medication method
- dripLiquid falling slowly
- salineSalt-water solution
- intravenousInto the vein
catheter · vein · hydration · electrolytes · glucose · parenteral · cannula · antibiotics · chemotherapy · plasma
steeping
Soaking to extract flavor
garlic · flavor · marinade · bouillon · broth · stock · extraction · aromatics · rosemary · thyme
amalgamation
Uniting into one
- combinationJoining of multiple elements
- meldBlend thoroughly together
- mixCombine different elements
integration · synthesis · composite · incorporation · harmonization · merger · coalescence · intermixture · compound · unification
investment
Deploying capital for returns
capital · stimulus · boost · financing · liquidity · resources · backing · support · equity · venture
- perfumerymusk, middle notes, vanilla, essential oils, fragrance oils
- coffee and teaespresso, latte, cappuccino, americano, green tea
- healthcaredoctors, nurses, hospitals, hospital, clinic
- liquidswater, milk, oil, blood, juice
- culinary artsflavor, aroma, seasoning, sauce, roasting
- medical caresurgery, examination, injection, prescription, medication
infusionextraction
Act of removing
removal · withdrawal · drainage · depletion · subtraction
infusiondecoction
Boiled herbal concentrate
boiling · percolation · cooking · distillation · pressing
- intravenous infusionFluid administered through veins
- herbal infusionsSteeped plant-based beverages
- iron infusionInjected supplement for deficiency
- IV infusionIntravenous fluid delivery
- infusion centerOutpatient facility for intravenous treatments
- vitamin infusionDirect bloodstream nutrient delivery