Definitions for "Maturing"
A step in cheesemaking in which the cheese is stored at a particular temperature and/or relative humidity for a certain time, in order to develop its distinct flavour and/or for the body to breakdown.
Reaching the temperature in a kiln which develops desired properties in the ware; or the stage in that materials, bodies, or glazes need to reach in order to be durable. Potters talk about mature glazes, mature bodies, referring to the look and feel of density. Most clays and glazes have a long maturing range, at any point of which they could be deemed mature.
Keywords:  ripening, bottle, process
The process of ripening in the bottle.
The curing and hardening of construction materials such as concrete, plaster, and mortar. See curing.
Keywords:  fruits, approaching, notes, hand
Approaching maturity; as, maturing fruits; maturing notes of hand.