in·fu·sion 
/ɪnˈfju:ʒən/ noun
plural in·fu·sions /ɪnˈfju:ʒən/ noun 1 [count] : 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 [count] : 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 [noncount] : the act of infusing something
▪ a medicinal drink made by infusion of herbs
▪ 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.
▪ a strong infusion of tea ▪ herbal infusions
b [noncount] : the act of infusing something
▪ a medicinal drink made by infusion of herbs
