 ripening |
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| 1. | [ noun ] (biology) coming to full development; becoming mature | |
| Synonyms: | maturing maturation maturement | |
| Related terms: | organic_process mature ripen ripen mature | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (biology) acquiring desirable qualities by being left undisturbed for some time | |
| Synonyms: | ageing mellowing aging | |
| Related terms: | organic_process mellowing | |
