maturate

maturate
maturative /meuh choor"euh tiv, mach"euh ray'-/, adj.
/mach"euh rayt'/, v.i., maturated, maturating.
1. Pathol. to suppurate.
2. to mature.
[1535-45; < L maturatus, ptp. of maturare to grow ripe, bring to maturity. See MATURE, -ATE1]

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