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ripening

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rip·en  (rpn)
tr. & intr.v. rip·ened, rip·en·ing, rip·ens
To make or become ripe or riper; mature. See Synonyms at mature.
ripen·er n.
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Noun1.ripening - coming to full developmentripening - coming to full development; becoming mature
maturation, maturement
biological process, organic process - a process occurring in living organisms
2.ripening - acquiring desirable qualities by being left undisturbed for some timeripening - acquiring desirable qualities by being left undisturbed for some time
ageing, aging
mellowing - the process of becoming mellow
biological process, organic process - a process occurring in living organisms
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