INFUSIBLE

Etymology 1

Adjective

infusible (comparative more infusible, superlative most infusible)

That cannot be fused; unmeltable.

Etymology 2

Adjective

infusible (comparative more infusible, superlative most infusible)

Capable of being infused.

From which an infusion may be made.

Source: Wiktionary


In*fu"si*ble, a. Etym: [From Infuse, v.]

Definition: Capable of being infused. Doctrines being infusible into all. Hammond.

In*fu"si*ble, a. Etym: [Pref. in- not + fusible: cf. F. infusible.]

Definition: Not fusible; incapble or difficalt of fusion, or of being dissolved or melted. Sir T. Browne. The best crucibles are made of Limoges earth, which seems absolutely infusible. Lavoisier (Trans. ).

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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