infusion

noun6

1. •
   The act of steeping or soaking a substance in liquid so as to extract medicinal or herbal qualities.
2. •
   The act of installing a quality into a person.
3. •
   A giving of money or other resources, typically a large amount, to an organization.
4. •
   The administration of liquid substances directly into a vein for medical purposes; perfusion.
5. •
   A product consisting of a liquid which has had other ingredients steeped in it to extract useful qualities.

   • An extract of rooibos and chamomile makes a refreshing infusion.
6. •
   (no longer used) The act of dipping into a fluid.