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Strengthen And Temper Crossword Clue

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verb

• bring to a desired consistency, texture, or hardness by a process of gradually heating and cooling

41%6 To strengthen or toughen
noun

• a sudden outburst of anger

• a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

• a disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger

• the elasticity and hardness of a metal object; its ability to absorb considerable energy before cracking

verb

• bring to a desired consistency, texture, or hardness by a process of gradually heating and cooling

• harden by reheating and cooling in oil

• adjust the pitch (of pianos)

• make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else

• change by restraining or moderating

37%8 To temper or strengthen again
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