Pronunciation: /ˈæftərˌraɪpən/
verb to undergo a period of ripening or maturation after being harvested or picked
A1 I left the apple on the counter to afterripen for a few days before eating it.
A2 The farmer had to afterripen the harvested tomatoes before they were ready to be sold at the market.
B1 It is important to afterripen certain fruits to enhance their flavor and sweetness.
B2 The process of afterripening allows fruits to develop their full potential before being consumed.
C1 Afterripening is a natural process that occurs in many fruits and vegetables to improve their taste and quality.
C2 Some fruits require a specific temperature and humidity for optimal afterripening to occur, ensuring the best possible flavor.
formal The seeds need to undergo a period of afterripening before they can germinate.
informal I learned that afterripening is necessary for the seeds to sprout.
slang Yo, did you know these seeds gotta chill out and afterripen before they can grow?
figurative Just like how ideas need time to afterripen before they can fully develop.
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