maturation
n. C1 Advanced US //ˌmætʃɝˈeɪʃən// UK //mətʃɔːɹˈeɪʃən// mat·u·ra·tion
n. the process of growing up and becoming fully developed. In science, it also means the process where a substance or cell becomes active or ready to work.
n. the process of reaching full development or maturity; in a biological or chemical context, the process by which a substance or cell becomes active or functional.
The maturation of the child takes many years.
The maturation of the wine requires several years of aging in oak barrels to develop its full flavor.
The rapid maturation of the adolescent brain during the teenage years explains why young people often exhibit both high levels of risk-taking and significant emotional sensitivity.