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mat·u·rate | \ ˈma-chə-ˌrāt 
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\maturated; maturating
Definition of maturate
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maturate
verbmat·u·rate | \ ˈmach-ə-ˌrāt \
\maturated; maturating
Medical Definition of maturate
: mature
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The first known use of maturate was in 1622
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