fattening
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fat·ten
(făt′n)v. fat·tened, fat·ten·ing, fat·tens
v.tr.
1. To make plump or fat.
2. To fertilize (land).
3. To increase the amount or substance of: fatten one's bank account.
v.intr.
To grow fat or fatter.
fat′ten·er n.
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Adj. | 1. | fattening - subject to or used in the process of finishing or fattening up for slaughter; "a fattening hog"; "fattening pens" finished - (of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state; "a finished product" |
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