Meaning
infusion, drip
- the extraction of flavors or medicinal properties by steeping; an herbal tea made this way
- the slow introduction of a liquid into a vein; an intravenous drip
In a sentence
Lascia le foglie di menta in infusione per almeno cinque minuti.
Leave the mint leaves to steep for at least five minutes.
Il paziente riceve antibiotici tramite infusione endovenosa continua.
The patient is receiving antibiotics through continuous intravenous infusion.
Qual è il tempo di infusione consigliato per questa tisana?
What is the recommended brewing time for this herbal tea?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| infusione | feminine · singular |
| infusioni | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- For drinks, 'infusione' describes both the process and the drink, closely related to 'infuso' (which usually refers to the beverage itself).