tempering (Meaning)
tempering (n)
hardening something by heat treatment
tempering (s)
moderating by making more temperate
tempering (p. pr. & vb. n.)
of Temper
tempering (n.)
The process of giving the requisite degree of hardness or softness to a substance, as iron and steel; especially, the process of giving to steel the degree of hardness required for various purposes, consisting usually in first plunging the article, when heated to redness, in cold water or other liquid, to give an excess of hardness, and then reheating it gradually until the hardness is reduced or drawn down to the degree required, as indicated by the color produced on a polished portion, or by the burning of oil.
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hardening something by heat treatment, moderating by making more temperateof Temper, The process of giving the requisite degree of hardness or softness to a sub
annealing, hardening, toughening,strengthening, beefing (up), invigorating, fortifying, firming (up), energizing, vitalizing
crippling, hurting, weakening, damaging, crippling, damaging,weakening, debilitating, debilitating, hurting
The blacksmith carefully tempered the blade by heating it repeatedly and cooling it gradually.
The glassblower tempered the molten glass by annealing it in a controlled environment.
The potter tempered the clay with water and sand to achieve the desired plasticity.
The chef tempered the chocolate by warming and cooling it precisely to achieve a smooth, glossy finish.
