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The Clue
What ethylene may be used for (8 letter answer)
The Answer
RIPENING
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Notes
The answer RIPENING is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
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Definition
RIPENING as a noun:
1. (maturation, ripening, maturement) = coming to full development; becoming mature
2. (ripening, aging, ageing) = acquiring desirable qualities by being left undisturbed for some time
RIPEN as a verb:
1. (ripen, mature) = cause to ripen or develop fully; "The sun ripens the fruit"; "Age matures a good wine"
2. grow ripe; "The plums ripen in July"