v. t.
A tree may be maturated artificially. Fuller. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. i. To ripen; to become mature; specifically, to suppurate. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. maturatio a hastening: cf. F. maturation. ] The process of bringing, or of coming, to maturity; hence, specifically, the process of suppurating perfectly; the formation of pus or matter. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Cf. F. maturatif. ] Conducing to ripeness or maturity; hence, conducing to suppuration. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. (Med.) A remedy promoting maturation; a maturant. [ 1913 Webster ]