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

  • 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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