tempering — the process of heating and cooling metal to make it harder and stronger
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the process of heating and cooling metal to make it harder and stronger
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtempərɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- The chef's chocolate tempering skills were so perfect that even the chocolate complained it was getting a spa treatment.
- Proper tempering is essential in knife making to achieve the right balance of hardness and flexibility.
- The tempering of glass makes it much stronger than regular glass.
tempering
NOUN[/ˈtempərɪŋ/]
the process of heating and cooling metal to make it harder and stronger
the process of heating and cooling metal to make it harder and stronger
Tempering the blade, while tampering is hampering!
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“The chef's chocolate tempering skills were so perfect that even the chocolate complained it was getting a spa treatment.”
“Proper tempering is essential in knife making to achieve the right balance of hardness and flexibility.”
“The tempering of glass makes it much stronger than regular glass.”
“His years of meditation helped in the tempering of his quick temper.”
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