tempering
Definition
Process of toughening a material (such as glass), metal (such as cast iron), or an alloy (such as steel) to make it more resistant to stress by (1) heating it to a particular temperature, (2) maintaining it at that temperature for a particular duration, and (3) cooling it rapidly to normal temperature at a particular rate. Opposite of annealing. Not to be confused with tampering.
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tempering is in the Industries, Manufacturing, & Technology subject.
tempering appears in the definitions of the following terms: temper, annealing, tampering, carbon steel and fiber optic transmission
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