Definition of Ripening

1. Noun. Coming to full development; becoming mature.


2. Noun. Acquiring desirable qualities by being left undisturbed for some time.
Exact synonyms: Ageing, Aging
Specialized synonyms: Mellowing
Generic synonyms: Biological Process, Organic Process

Definition of Ripening

1. ripen [v] - See also: ripen

Medical Definition of Ripening

1. Denoting progressive oxidation of dye solutions, as in the ripening of haematoxylin solutions to haematein or of methylene blue to azure dyes. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ripening

ripe
ripe
ripe(p)
ripeck
ripecks
riped
ripely
ripen
ripen
ripened
ripener
ripeners
ripeness
ripenesses
ripening (current term)
ripening (current term)
ripens
riper
ripers
ripes
ripest
ripe cataract
ripe olive
ripidolite
ripieni
ripieno
ripienos
riping
ripoff
ripoffs

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