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infusion

[/ɪnˈfjuːʒən/]
nounfemininepl: infusions / infusões
infusão
1. The process of steeping or soaking a substance (such as herbs or tea) in liquid to extract its flavor or properties
The infusion of chamomile tea has a calming effect.
A infusão de chá de camomila tem um efeito calmante.
2. A liquid made by infusing; a medicinal or herbal preparation
The herbalist prepared an infusion for pain relief.
A herborista preparou uma infusão para alívio da dor.
3. The act of introducing or instilling something into something else
The infusion of new ideas revitalized the company.
A infusão de novas ideias revitalizou a empresa.
4. In medicine, the introduction of a liquid substance directly into a vein or body tissue
The patient received an intravenous infusion of saline solution.
O paciente recebeu uma infusão intravenosa de solução salina.
Synonyms
brewingsteepingdecoctionextractinjection
Antonyms
extractionremovaldrainage

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
infusão
Standard term used across Brazil
São Paulo
infusão
Common in medical and culinary contexts
Rio de Janeiro
infusão
Standard usage, particularly for herbal preparations
Portugal
infusão
Standard term; also used for tea brewing (chá em infusão)

Related Idioms & Phrases

infusion of capital - injeção de capital/aporte financeiro
herbal infusion - infusão à base de ervas
infusion therapy - terapia por infusão
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