attemper

• Verbe ancien ou littéraire signifiant modérer, adoucir ou mélanger dans de justes proportions ; rendre approprié ou adapter.

An archaic verb meaning to moderate, temper, or mix in due proportion; to make suitable or adapt.

1. Modify temperatureC2formal

   To adjust or regulate the temperature of something, often to make it more moderate or suitable.

   tempérer

   • The chef attempered the chocolate to achieve a perfect shine.
   • The device is used to attemper the air in the greenhouse.
   • He attempered the metal by slowly cooling it in the furnace.

   Synonymesadjustmoderateregulatetemper