Temperable

Temperable
Temperable Tem"per*a*ble, a. Capable of being tempered. [1913 Webster]

The fusible, hard, and temperable texture of metals. --Emerson. [1913 Webster]


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  • temper — /ˈtɛmpə / (say tempuh) noun 1. a particular state of mind or feelings. 2. habit of mind, especially with respect to irritability or impatience, outbursts of anger, or the like. 3. heat of mind or passion, shown in outbursts of anger, resentment,… …  

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