— infuser , n.
/in fyoohz"/ , v. , infused, infusing .
v.t.
1. to introduce, as if by pouring; cause to penetrate; instill (usually fol. by into ): The energetic new principal infused new life into the school.
2. to imbue or inspire (usually fol. by with ): The new coach infused the team with enthusiasm.
3. to steep or soak (leaves, bark, roots, etc.) in a liquid so as to extract the soluble properties or ingredients.
4. Obs. to pour in.
v.i.
5. to undergo infusion; become infused: Leave the solution to infuse overnight.
[ 1375-1425; late ME infusus ptp. of infundere to pour into. See IN- 2 , FUSE 2 ]
Syn. 1. ingrain; inculcate.