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Translate files Ripening
/ˈraɪpənɪŋ/
Meaning & Definition
noun
The state or process of becoming ripe.
The ripening of the avocados is crucial for the perfect guacamole.
A period during which maturation takes place.
The ripening of the wheat can be affected by the weather conditions leading up to the harvest.
verb
The process of reaching maturity, especially in relation to fruit or crops.
The apples are ripening on the tree, turning from green to a vibrant red.
To make or become ripe.
Farmers are monitoring the temperature to ensure that the grapes ripen properly before harvest.
To develop or mature in a gradual process.
As the cheese ripens, its flavor becomes more complex and robust.
Etymology
From the verb 'ripen', derived from Old English 'rīpen' meaning 'to grow ripe'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
ripening fruit:
Fruit that is in the process of becoming ripe.
ripening process:
The stages of development from unripe to ripe.