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Affusion

Definition:

Affusion refers to the act of pouring or sprinkling a liquid, especially water, on someone as part of a religious, ceremonial, or medical practice.

Examples:

Noun (Religious Practice):

The priest performed the affusion of holy water on the newborn during the baptism ceremony.

Noun (Medical Application):

The nurse used affusion to gently wash the patient's wound with saline solution.

Verb (Ceremonial):

The bride and groom exchanged affusions of champagne to celebrate their wedding.

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