ripening

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Translation

n. the process of becoming fully developed or mature
v. the process of becoming fully developed or mature (present participle of ripen)

Phrases & Collocations

ripened fruit

slow ripening process

fruit ripening stage

Example Sentences

When the summer crop is ripening, the autumn crop has to be sowed.

The tannin makes this grape very suitable for ripening on oak barrels.This makes the bitter tannin souple and soft.

Pectose exists in the fleshy pulp of unripe fruit;during the process of ripening it changes to pectin;by cooking, pectin is changed to pectosic acid, and by longer cooking to pectic acid.

A single factorial experiment was conducted to develop a method of ripening and softening fresh berries of pepper (Pipper nigrum Linnaeus) by using Ethephon.

The ripening fruit on the tree looked delicious.

The warm weather is perfect for ripening tomatoes.

The farmer is waiting for the ripening of the crops before harvesting them.

Proper sunlight is essential for the ripening process of fruits.

The ripening of grapes is a crucial stage in winemaking.

The ripening of bananas can be accelerated by placing them in a paper bag.

The sweet smell in the air indicated the ripening of nearby peaches.

Ripening avocados should be stored at room temperature to ensure proper ripening.

The ripening process of cheese requires specific temperature and humidity conditions.

The gradual ripening of friendship deepened their bond over time.

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