Aging (Noun)
Meaning 1
The organic process of growing older and showing the effects of increasing age.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
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Meaning 2
Acquiring desirable qualities by being left undisturbed for some time.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- A fine wine benefits from aging in oak barrels for at least five years.
- The cheese was left to age in a climate-controlled environment to develop its characteristic flavor.
- The whiskey's smooth finish was the result of years of aging in charred American oak.
- The winemaker believed that the tannins in the Cabernet Sauvignon would soften with aging.
- The chef allowed the ham to age for several months to concentrate its rich flavors.