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 in1840–45

Words nearby after-ripening

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

How to use after-ripening in a sentence

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And the Pentagon tweeted alleged before-and-after photos of a building attacked by the advanced fighter.
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Nigeria, once synonymous with corruption and waste, is now one of the most sought-after destinations for investors.
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This means closely examining photos for sought-after traits like height and a symmetrical face.
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The plant is strong and vigorous, ripening in a few weeks, and when properly cultivated (p. 385) attaining a very large size.
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But I don't see that that sort of thing helps him to decide upon the most suitable career for a young man in after-war conditions.
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He wanted besides to stay for the after-service, which he had not done since he was a young man—never since his marriage.
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I beg you not to quarrel with me for the word; some of the partakers in that after-service remain from no higher motive.
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But the after-piece excited much emotion: it was called "The Discovery of Brazil."
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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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