TEMPERED
8 letters · 3 syllables · adjective, verb
Definition of TEMPERED
(in combination) Having a specified disposition or temper.
Pertaining to the metallurgical process for finishing metals.
Pertaining to the industrial process for toughening glass, or to such toughened glass.
To moderate or control.
"Temper your language around children."
To strengthen or toughen a material, especially metal, by heat treatment; anneal.
"Tempering is a heat treatment technique applied to metals, alloys, and glass to achieve greater toughness by increasing the strength of materials and/or ductility. Tempering is performed by a controlled reheating of the work piece to a temperature below its lower eutectic critical temperature."
To sauté spices in ghee or oil to release essential oils for flavouring a dish in South Asian cuisine.
Examples of TEMPERED in a Sentence
- "Temper your language around children."
- "Tempering is a heat treatment technique applied to metals, alloys, and glass to achieve greater toughness by increasing the strength of materials and/or ductility. Tempering is performed by a controlled reheating of the work piece to a temperature below its lower eutectic critical temperature."
Word Details
Is TEMPERED a Scrabble Word?
Yes, TEMPERED is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: TEMPERED uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for TEMPERED
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | t | e | m | p | e | r | e | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in TEMPERED
93 words from the letters in TEMPERED
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How to Use TEMPERED in Word Games
TEMPERED is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble TEMPERED to find 93 additional valid words.