after-ripening

[ af-ter-rahy-puh-ning, ahf- ]

/ ˈæf tərˌraɪ pə nɪŋ, ˈɑf- /

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noun

biochemical or physical changes that occur in a dormant seed to ensure germination and in fruits after harvesting.

the period during which this occurs.

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Origin of after-ripening

First recorded in 1840–45

Words nearby after-ripening

after-party, afterpeak, afterperception, afterpiece, afterpotential, after-ripening, after-run, afters, afterschool, aftersensation, aftershaft

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British Dictionary definitions for after-ripening

after-ripening

noun

botany the period of internal change that is necessary in some apparently mature seeds before germination can occur

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