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Infusion vs. Extract: Know the Difference

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Infusion involves steeping a substance in liquid to extract its flavor or healing properties, while extract is a concentrated form of a substance obtained through a process of extraction, often using solvents.
Infusion vs. Extract

Key Differences

An infusion is created by immersing substances like herbs or tea in hot water, allowing flavors and properties to seep into the liquid. Extracts are made by using solvents like alcohol or water to draw out specific components, creating a concentrated solution.
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Infusions are typically less concentrated and have a milder effect, as they involve a gentle steeping process. Extracts are highly concentrated, containing a more potent form of the substance's active ingredients.
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Infusions are commonly used in beverages like tea and for medicinal purposes with a subtle effect. Extracts are used in cooking, perfumery, and medicine for their strong and precise flavors or therapeutic qualities.
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The process of making an infusion is generally quicker and involves less intense methods. The extraction process for making extracts is often longer and may involve complex procedures to isolate specific compounds.
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Infusions usually result in a liquid form that retains many of the original properties of the infused substance. Extracts are often found in various forms such as liquids, powders, or oils, focusing on specific aspects of the original material.
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Comparison Chart

Preparation Process

Steeping in liquid, typically water.
Using a solvent to isolate components.
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Concentration

Less concentrated, milder effect.
Highly concentrated, potent effect.
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Common Uses

Beverages, gentle medicinal purposes.
Cooking, perfumery, potent medicinal uses.
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Process Duration

Generally quicker and less intense.
Often longer and involves complex procedures.
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Resultant Form

Primarily liquid, retaining original properties.
Various forms, focusing on specific aspects of the substance.
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Infusion and Extract Definitions

Infusion

The process of steeping a substance in liquid to extract its flavors or healing properties.
She made a soothing infusion of chamomile and mint.
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Extract

A concentrated form of a substance obtained through an extraction process.
Vanilla extract is commonly used in baking.
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Infusion

The act of filling something with a substance or quality.
The infusion of enthusiasm in the team boosted their performance.
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Extract

To derive or take out information from a source.
She was able to extract the key points from the report.
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Infusion

The slow injection of a substance into a vein or tissue.
The patient received an infusion of antibiotics for the infection.
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Extract

To remove or take out, especially with effort or force.
The dentist had to extract a tooth.
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Infusion

The act or process of infusing.
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Extract

A passage taken from a text, film, or piece of music.
He read an extract from his favorite novel during the class.
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Infusion

Something infused or introduced
An economy in need of regular capital infusions.
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Extract

To draw or pull out, often with great force or effort
Extract a wisdom tooth.
Used tweezers to extract the splinter.
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Infusion

The liquid product obtained by infusing
Prepared an infusion of medicinal herbs.
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Extract

To obtain despite resistance
Extract a promise.
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Infusion

Introduction of a solution into the body through a vein for therapeutic purposes.
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Extract

To obtain from a substance by chemical or mechanical action, as by pressure, distillation, or evaporation.
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Infusion

The solution so introduced
A sucrose infusion.
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Extract

To remove for separate consideration or publication; excerpt.
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Infusion

A product consisting of a liquid which has had other ingredients steeped in it to extract useful qualities.
An extract of rooibos and chamomile makes a refreshing infusion.
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Extract

To derive or obtain (information, for example) from a source.
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Infusion

The act of steeping or soaking a substance in liquid so as to extract medicinal or herbal qualities.
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Extract

To deduce (a principle or doctrine); construe (a meaning).
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Infusion

The act of installing a quality into a person.
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Extract

To derive (pleasure or comfort) from an experience.
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Infusion

(obsolete) The act of dipping into a fluid.
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Extract

(Mathematics) To determine or calculate (the root of a number).
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Infusion

(medicine) The administration of liquid substances directly into a vein for medical purposes; perfusion.
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Extract

A passage from a literary work; an excerpt.
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Infusion

The act of infusing, pouring in, or instilling; instillation; as, the infusion of good principles into the mind; the infusion of ardor or zeal.
Our language has received innumerable elegancies and improvements from that infusion of Hebraisms.
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Extract

A concentrated preparation of the essential constituents of a food, flavoring, or other substance; a concentrate
Maple extract.
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Infusion

That which is infused; suggestion; inspiration.
His folly and his wisdom are of his own growth, not the echo or infusion of other men.
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Extract

Something that is extracted or drawn out.
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Infusion

The act of plunging or dipping into a fluid; immersion.
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Extract

A portion of a book or document, incorporated distinctly in another work; a citation; a quotation.
I used an extract of Hemingway's book to demonstrate culture shock.
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Infusion

The act or process of steeping or soaking any substance in water in order to extract its active principles.
Sips meek infusion of a milder herb.
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Extract

A decoction, solution, or infusion made by drawing out from any substance that which gives it its essential and characteristic virtue
Extract of beef
Extract of dandelion
Vanilla extract
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Infusion

A solution obtained by steeping or soaking a substance (usually in water)
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Extract

Any substance extracted is such a way, and characteristic of that from which it is obtained
Quinine is the most important extract of Peruvian bark.
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Infusion

The process of extracting certain active properties (as a drug from a plant) by steeping or soaking (usually in water)
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Extract

A solid preparation obtained by evaporating a solution of a drug, etc., or the fresh juice of a plant (distinguished from an abstract).
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Infusion

(medicine) the passive introduction of a substance (a fluid or drug or electrolyte) into a vein or between tissues (as by gravitational force)
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Extract

(obsolete) A peculiar principle (fundamental essence) once erroneously supposed to form the basis of all vegetable extracts.
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Infusion

The act of infusing or introducing a certain modifying element or quality;
The team's continued success is attributable to a steady infusion of new talent
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Extract

Ancestry; descent.
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Infusion

A drink or solution obtained by infusing a substance in water.
He enjoyed a warm infusion of green tea in the morning.
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Extract

A draft or copy of writing; a certified copy of the proceedings in an action and the judgment therein, with an order for execution.
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Infusion

The introduction of a new element or quality into something.
The infusion of modern design into traditional crafts was remarkable.
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Extract

(transitive) To draw out; to pull out; to remove forcibly from a fixed position, as by traction or suction, etc.
To extract a tooth from its socket, a stump from the earth, or a splinter from the finger
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Extract

(transitive) To withdraw by expression, distillation, or other mechanical or chemical process. Compare abstract (transitive verb).
To extract an essential oil from a plant
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Extract

(transitive) To take by selection; to choose out; to cite or quote, as a passage from a book.
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Extract

(transitive) To select parts of a whole
We need to try to extract the positives from the defeat.
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Extract

To determine (a root of a number).
Please extract the cube root of 27.
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Extract

To draw out or forth; to pull out; to remove forcibly from a fixed position, as by traction or suction, etc.; as, to extract a tooth from its socket, a stump from the earth, a splinter from the finger.
The beeSits on the bloom extracting liquid sweet.
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Extract

To take by selection; to choose out; to cite or quote, as a passage from a book.
I have extracted out of that pamphlet a few notorious falsehoods.
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Extract

That which is extracted or drawn out.
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Extract

A portion of a book or document, separately transcribed; a citation; a quotation.
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Extract

A decoction, solution, or infusion made by dissolving out from any substance that which gives it its essential and characteristic virtue; essence; as, extract of beef; extract of dandelion; also, any substance so extracted, and characteristic of that from which it is obtained; as, quinine is the most important extract of Peruvian bark.
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Extract

A peculiar principle once erroneously supposed to form the basis of all vegetable extracts; - called also the extractive principle.
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Extract

Extraction; descent.
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Extract

A draught or copy of writing; certified copy of the proceedings in an action and the judgement therein, with an order for execution.
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Extract

A solution obtained by steeping or soaking a substance (usually in water)
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Extract

A passage selected from a larger work;
He presented excerpts from William James' philosophical writings
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Extract

Draw or pull out, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense;
Pull weeds
Extract a bad tooth
Take out a splinter
Extract information from the telegram
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Extract

Get despite difficulties or obstacles;
I extracted a promise from the Dean for two ne positions
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Extract

Deduce (a principle) or construe (a meaning);
We drew out some interesting linguistic data from the native informant
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Extract

Extract by the process of distillation;
Distill the essence of this compound
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Extract

Separate (a metal) from an ore
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Extract

Obtain from a substance, as by mechanical action;
Italians express coffee rather than filter it
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Extract

Take out of a literary work in order to cite or copy
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Extract

Calculate the root of a number
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Extract

To obtain a substance from something by using a solvent.
They extract essential oils from flowers for perfumes.
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Repeatedly Asked Queries

How are herbal extracts made?

By using solvents like alcohol to extract active compounds from herbs.
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Can you make an infusion at home?

Yes, by steeping ingredients like herbs in hot water.
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What is a fruit infusion?

Fruits steeped in water to impart their flavor.
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What is an alcohol extract?

A substance extracted using alcohol as a solvent.
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Is infusion used in medicine?

Yes, for administering drugs or nutrients directly into the bloodstream.
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Are extracts always liquid?

No, they can also be in powder or oil form.
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What's the difference in taste between an infusion and an extract?

Infusions are milder, while extracts are more intense and concentrated.
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What is a tea infusion?

Steeping tea leaves in hot water to extract flavor and properties.
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What's a common use of vanilla extract?

As a flavoring agent in baking and cooking.
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Can extracts be used in perfumery?

Yes, for their concentrated and potent scents.
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How long should you steep an infusion?

It varies, but typically between 5 to 15 minutes.
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What are the health benefits of infusions?

They can offer mild therapeutic properties, depending on the ingredients.
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Can extracts go bad?

Yes, especially if not stored properly.
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Are extracts used in traditional medicine?

Yes, often for their potent and specific therapeutic effects.
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How do you extract oil from plants?

Typically through distillation or using solvents.
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Can you extract water-soluble compounds?

Yes, through methods like infusion or aqueous extraction.
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What's the difference in strength between an infusion and an extract?

Extracts are generally stronger and more concentrated.
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Is an infusion the same as a decoction?

No, decoctions involve boiling, while infusions involve steeping.
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Is it easy to make an extract?

It can be complex and may require specific equipment.
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What is a coffee infusion?

Coffee grounds steeped in hot water to make coffee.
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