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Tempering Definition & Meaning

tempering
adjective
  1. moderating by making more temperate
noun
  1. hardening something by heat treatment

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Frequently asked questions

What does tempering mean?
moderating by making more temperate hardening something by heat treatment
What part of speech is tempering?
Tempering is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does tempering have?
Tempering has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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