01 n. The act of infusing, pouring in, or instilling; instillation; as, the infusion of good principles into the mind; the infusion of ardor or zeal.
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The act of infusing, pouring in, or instilling; instillation; as, the infusion of good principles into the mind; the infusion of ardor or zeal.“Our language has received innumerable elegancies and improvements from that infusion of Hebraisms.” — Addison.
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That which is infused; suggestion; inspiration.“His folly and his wisdom are of his own growth, not the echo or infusion of other men.” — Swift.
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The act of plunging or dipping into a fluid; immersion.[Obs.]
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The act or process of steeping or soaking any substance in water in order to extract its active principles.(Pharmacy)“Sips meek infusion of a milder herb.” — Cowper.