MATURATE

Mat″u‐rate (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Maturated (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Maturating (?).] [[L. maturatus, p. p. of maturare to make ripe, fr. maturus ripe, mature. See Mature, v. & a.]] 1. 1. To bring to ripeness or maturity; to ripen.
A tree may be maturated artificially. Fuller. 2. 2. To promote the perfect suppuration of (an abscess).