ripening

Definitions of ripening
  1. noun
    coming to full development; becoming mature
    synonyms: maturation, maturement
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    type of:
    biological process, organic process
    a process occurring in living organisms
  2. noun
    acquiring desirable qualities by being left undisturbed for some time
    synonyms: ageing, aging
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    types:
    mellowing
    the process of becoming mellow
    type of:
    biological process, organic process
    a process occurring in living organisms
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