n.
1.a solution obtained by steeping or soaking a substance (usually in water)
2.the process of extracting certain active properties (as a drug from a plant) by steeping or soaking (usually in water)
3.(medicine) the passive introduction of a substance (a fluid or drug or electrolyte) into a vein or between tissues (as by gravitational force)
4.the act of infusing or introducing a certain modifying element or quality
Idiom of the Day
lay off (something) or lay (something) off
to stop using or taking something bad (alcohol or drugs or chocolate or cigarettes)
I was told by my doctor to lay off smoking or I will be sick in the future.