interfuse

[ in-ter-fyooz ]

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.
3. 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.

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

• ˌinterˈfusion, noun

Other Words From

• inter·fusion noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of interfuse¹

First recorded in 1585–95; from Latin interfūsus, past participle of interfundere “to pour between”; inter-, fuse ²

Related Words

• imbue
• impregnate
• infiltrate
• infuse
• invade
• pass through
• penetrate
• percolate
• pervade
• saturate
• seep
• steep
• suffuse