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Infusion is a process in which a substance is extracted from plant material or animal tissue by dissolving it in a liquid substance, typically water or oil. The process is used in various fields, including [[Medicine|medical]], [[Pharmacology|pharmacological]], and [[Culinary Arts|culinary applications]]. | Infusion is a process in which a substance is extracted from plant material or animal tissue by dissolving it in a liquid substance, typically water or oil. The process is used in various fields, including [[Medicine|medical]], [[Pharmacology|pharmacological]], and [[Culinary Arts|culinary applications]]. | ||
[[Image:Detail-146295.jpg|thumb|center|A glass teapot with hot water infusing tea leaves.]] | [[Image:Detail-146295.jpg|thumb|center|A glass teapot with hot water infusing tea leaves.|class=only_on_mobile]] | ||
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