infused

Meanings

• Verb

  To soak or steep (an substance) in a liquid, especially in order to extract a flavor or essence.

  - "She infused the tea leaves in hot water for 10 minutes."
  - "The chef infused the olive oil with garlic and herbs for a rich flavor."

• Verb

  To introduce (a substance) into the body by absorption through the walls of the gastrointestinal tract.

  - "The patient was infused with antibiotics intravenously."
  - "The new drug is infused directly into the bloodstream."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with infused
peruse , refuse , infuse , amuse , muse , choose , and cruise

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Variants

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infuse , infused , infuser , infusers , infuses , infusing

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Etymology

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The word infuse comes from the Latin infundere, which means 'to pour or pour in.'

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Trivia

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1. Infusing tea is an ancient practice that dates back to at least 2737 BCE in China.

2. Infused water, also known as herbal water or infused water, is a popular beverage that can be made by infusing fruits, herbs, or spices in water.

3. Infusion therapy, also known as intravenous (IV) therapy, is a medical treatment that involves infusing fluids, nutrients, or medications directly into the bloodstream.

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Related Concepts

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1. Extract: The process of obtaining a desired substance from a source, often through the use of heat, pressure, or solvents. Infusion is a type of extraction, specifically used for obtaining flavor or essence from substances.

2. Steep: A process of soaking an substance in a liquid, typically used for preparing tea, coffee, and other beverages. Infusion is a type of steeping, where the substance is soaked in hot water for an extended period.

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Culture

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Infused has been used extensively in culinary arts, particularly in the preparation of teas, coffees, and various dishes. In literature, infused has been used metaphorically to describe the process of imbuing an idea or emotion into someone.

How to Memorize "infused"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a teapot filled with hot water and tea leaves. Visualize the tea leaves infusing or steeping in the hot water.
   - Visualize a medical IV bag infusing fluids into a patient's veins.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word infuse with the process of making tea or coffee.
   - Associate infuse with the process of introducing a substance into the body.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Infuse in my mind, Infuse like a drink' to remember the meaning of infuse.
   - Use the mnemonic 'Infuse, like a nurse, Infuses life into a patient' to remember the meaning of infuse in the medical context.

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