Definitions
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- noun Any procedure that proceeds
infusion (e.g. the wetting of ground coffee prior to production of espresso)
Etymologies
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From pre- + infusion
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Examples
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Cheap machines also do a poor job of preinfusion wetting and expanding the grounds before brewing, which results in flat, woody-tasting espresso.
Wired Top Stories Dan Kehn 2011
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