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afterripening

noun
af·​ter·​rip·​en·​ing | \ ¦af-tər-¦rī-pən-iŋ\

Definition of afterripening

: a complex enzymatic process occurring in seeds, bulbs, tubers, and fruits after harvesting and often necessary for subsequent germination or palatable consumption

First Known Use of afterripening

1842, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for afterripening

after- + ripening, gerund of ripen

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