maturative (maturativ)

and n. [ Between the tropicks and equator their second summer is hotter, and more maturative of fruits, than the former. Sir T. Browne . 2. Conducing to perfect suppuration, or the formation of pus in an absce . Butter is maturative , and is profitably mixed with anodynes and suppuratives. Wiseman , Surgery. II. n. In med . , anything that promotes suppuration; a maturant. The same [linseed) applyed with figs is an excellent maturative, and ripeneth all imposthumes. Holland, tr. of Pliny, xx. 22.