infusion
nounfeminine/ĩ.fu.ˈzɐ̃w̃/medium
in·fu·são
Definition
Liquid obtained by steeping a substance, usually plants, in very hot water to extract its active principles.
She drank a chamomile infusion before bed.
The infusion time for this tea is crucial for its flavour.
Etymology
Do latim 'infusio, -onis'.