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tempering

UK
/ˈtɛmpərɪŋ/
US
/ˈtɛmpərɪŋ/

Translations

temperingnoun
temperings
pl
revenuMétallurgie.
The blacksmith used tempering to enhance the strength of the steel sword.
Le forgeron a utilisé le revenu pour renforcer la résistance de l'épée en acier.
modérationSens général.
The chef's tempering of the spices resulted in a perfectly balanced dish.
La modération des épices par le chef a donné un plat parfaitement équilibré.
tempérageConfection ; chauffage et refroidissement contrôlés du chocolat.
Proper tempering of the chocolate ensured a shiny coating on the truffles.
Un bon tempérage du chocolat a assuré un enrobage brillant aux truffes.
Additional translations
tempérageCuisine indienne et sud-asiatique ; emploi spécialisé.
Synonyms
modulation
moderation
adjustment
balancing
calibration
temperinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈtɛmpərɪŋ/
US
/ˈtɛmpɚɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something that moderates or softens.
modérateurQualifie un effet qui atténue ou adoucit.
The tempering winds kept the summer heat bearable.
Les vents modérateurs ont rendu la chaleur estivale supportable.
Additional translations
adoucissantMoins courant, selon le contexte.
Synonyms
moderating
softening
mitigating
mellowing
calming
restraining
toning down
dampening
reducing
attenuating
alloying
blunting
temperverb

tempering

Gerund

tempered
Past Simple
tempered
Past Participle
tempering
Gerund
UK
/ˈtɛmpə/
US
/ˈtɛmpər/
tempérerAu sens de modérer ou d'atténuer.
She tempered her criticism with a compliment to avoid hurting his feelings.
Elle a tempéré sa critique par un compliment pour éviter de le blesser.
tremperEn métallurgie et pour le verre.
The blacksmith tempered the steel to make it more durable.
Le forgeron a trempé l'acier pour le rendre plus durable.
accorderPour un instrument de musique ou une hauteur de son.
The musician tempered the instrument to ensure it was in perfect harmony.
Le musicien a accordé l'instrument pour qu'il soit en parfaite harmonie.
Synonyms
moderate
mitigate
alleviate
soften
calm
dampen
restrain
control

Definitions

temperingnoun
The process of improving the hardness and elasticity of a metal by reheating and then cooling it.
The blacksmith used tempering to enhance the strength of the steel sword.
The process of adjusting or moderating something to achieve a desired effect.
The chef's tempering of the spices resulted in a perfectly balanced dish.
In Indian and South Asian cooking, a technique of briefly frying whole spices in hot oil or ghee to release their flavors before adding them to a dish.
The dal gained a rich aroma after the tempering of cumin and mustard seeds.
In confectionery, the controlled heating and cooling of chocolate to stabilize the cocoa butter crystals and give the finished product a glossy finish and firm snap.
Proper tempering of the chocolate ensured a shiny coating on the truffles.
temperinggerund / present participle
Having a moderating or softening effect.
The tempering winds kept the summer heat bearable.
temperverb
To moderate or mitigate; to soften or tone down.
She tempered her criticism with a compliment to avoid hurting his feelings.
To harden or strengthen (metal or glass) by heating and then cooling.
The blacksmith tempered the steel to make it more durable.
To adjust or attune to a particular tone or pitch.
The musician tempered the instrument to ensure it was in perfect harmony.
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