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Definition of: maturate
(mach′
·rāt, mat′y-) v.i. ·rat·ed, ·rat·ing
1. To ripen or mature.
2. Med. To suppurate; form pus. [<L maturatus, pp. of maturare ripen <maturus ripe, fully developed]
—mat′u·ra′tive adjective
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