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verb • bring to a desired consistency, texture, or hardness by a process of gradually heating and cooling | ||||||||
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verb • make tough or tougher | ||||||||
| 46% | 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 | ||||||||
Temper Or Toughen Crossword Clue
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ANNEAL
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