interfuse

[ in-ter-fyooz ]
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verb (used with object),in·ter·fused, in·ter·fus·ing.
  1. to intersperse, intermingle, or permeate with something.

  2. to blend or fuse, one with another.

  1. to pour or pass (something) between, into, or through; infuse.

verb (used without object),in·ter·fused, in·ter·fus·ing.
  1. to become blended or fused, one with another.

Origin of interfuse

1
First recorded in 1585–95; from Latin interfūsus, past participle of interfundere “to pour between”; see origin at inter-, fuse2

Other words from interfuse

  • in·ter·fu·sion, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for interfuse

interfuse

/ (ˌɪntəˈfjuːz) /


verb
  1. to diffuse or mix throughout or become so diffused or mixed; intermingle

  2. to blend or fuse or become blended or fused

Derived forms of interfuse

  • interfusion, noun

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