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Temper V Moderate Mingling Bring Proper Condition Treatment

Front temper
Back (v.) to moderate, as by mingling with something else; to bring to the proper condition by treatment;
She drew a hot bath, but then realized she'd have to temper it with a little cool water or end up scalded.
The craftsman tempered the steel before being able to twist it to form a table leg.

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