ageing
n. process of getting older age v. grow older, mature | ||||
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Ageing Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| WordNet 2.0 |
ageing
Noun
1. acquiring desirable qualities by being left undisturbed for some time
(synonym) ripening, aging
(hypernym) organic process, biological process
(hyponym) mellowing
2. the organic process of growing older and showing the effects of increasing age
(synonym) aging, senescence
(hypernym) organic process, biological process
(hyponym) catabiosis
Adjective
1. growing old
(synonym) aging, senescent
(similar) old
Noun
1. acquiring desirable qualities by being left undisturbed for some time
(synonym) ripening, aging
(hypernym) organic process, biological process
(hyponym) mellowing
2. the organic process of growing older and showing the effects of increasing age
(synonym) aging, senescence
(hypernym) organic process, biological process
(hyponym) catabiosis
Adjective
1. growing old
(synonym) aging, senescent
(similar) old
| hEnglish - advanced version |
ageing
ageing
adj : growing old [syn: aging, senescent]
n
1. acquiring desirable qualities by being left undisturbed for some time [syn: ripening, aging]
2. the organic process of growing older and showing the effects of increasing age [syn: aging, senescence]
ageing
adj : growing old [syn: aging, senescent]
n
1. acquiring desirable qualities by being left undisturbed for some time [syn: ripening, aging]
2. the organic process of growing older and showing the effects of increasing age [syn: aging, senescence]
Ageing Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Dictionary of Medicine (Shahram) |
ageing
noun
growing old
the ageing process = the physical changes which take place in a person as he grows older
COMMENT: changes take place in almost every part of the body as the person ages. Bones become more brittle, skin is less elastic. The most important changes affect the blood vessels which are less elastic, making thrombosis more likely. This also reduces the supply of blood to the brain, which in turn reduces the mental faculties
noun
growing old
the ageing process = the physical changes which take place in a person as he grows older
COMMENT: changes take place in almost every part of the body as the person ages. Bones become more brittle, skin is less elastic. The most important changes affect the blood vessels which are less elastic, making thrombosis more likely. This also reduces the supply of blood to the brain, which in turn reduces the mental faculties
Ageing Definition from Society & Culture Dictionaries & Glossaries
| The Scotch Whisky by SDA v.4.20 |
Aging
* Is part of the process of the elaboration of Malt or Grain whiskies before bottling.
* In Scotland, the maturation or aging whisky is in oak (ex-sherry, ex-bourbon, ex-rum, ex-brandy, etc.) casks for long periods, at 63% to 65% alcohol by volume, minimum 3 years (compulsory since 1916) before it can be called and classified as Scotch Whisky, in dark and cool excise warehouses and, by law, has to be matured inside the territory in oak barrels of 700 liters of maximum capacity.
* Temperature has influence on aging; if it is warm the maturation of the whisky will progress faster.
* There are other factors that have influence on aging like type of wood, type of malt, previous contents of the barrel, the microclimate, percentage of alcohol, humidity, etc.
* Whisky does not mature further once it is in the bottle, filtered or not.
* Is part of the process of the elaboration of Malt or Grain whiskies before bottling.
* In Scotland, the maturation or aging whisky is in oak (ex-sherry, ex-bourbon, ex-rum, ex-brandy, etc.) casks for long periods, at 63% to 65% alcohol by volume, minimum 3 years (compulsory since 1916) before it can be called and classified as Scotch Whisky, in dark and cool excise warehouses and, by law, has to be matured inside the territory in oak barrels of 700 liters of maximum capacity.
* Temperature has influence on aging; if it is warm the maturation of the whisky will progress faster.
* There are other factors that have influence on aging like type of wood, type of malt, previous contents of the barrel, the microclimate, percentage of alcohol, humidity, etc.
* Whisky does not mature further once it is in the bottle, filtered or not.
Ageing Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
Ageing
Ageing or aging is any change in an organism over time. Aging refers to a multidimensional process of physical, psychological, and social change (Hultsch and Deutsch). Some dimensions of aging grow and expand over time, while others decline. Reaction time, for example, may slow with age, while knowledge of world events and wisdom may expand (Schaie). Research shows that even late in life potential exists for physical, mental, and social growth and development. This article focuses on the social, cognitive, cultural, and economic effects of ageing. The biology of ageing is treated in detail in senescence. Ageing is an important part of all human societies reflecting the biological changes that occur, but also reflecting cultural and societal conventions. Age is usually measured in full years — and months for young children. A person's birthday is often an important event.
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