verb
- to reach full development or ripeness; to become mature
- to discharge pus; to suppurate
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘maturate’
Usage: medical
Examples
- The fruit maturates slowly in the cool climate.
- Wine maturates in oak barrels for several years.
- The infection maturates and requires medical attention.
- Cheese maturates in controlled temperature conditions.
- The wound maturates despite antibiotic treatment.
- This variety of apple maturates late in the season.