- to cure
- to mature
Generated: This meaning refers to the process of making food safe to eat or preparing food in a specific way, often involving methods such as fermentation or preservation.
This meat needs to be cured before it can be eaten.
Generated: This meaning refers to the process of reaching full development or ripeness, often used in the context of food or products that improve over time.
This cheese matures during the aging process, and its flavor becomes more complex.