Attemper
verbComparison
Attemper means to moderate or temper by mixing in just the right proportion, or to bring to a suitable condition by adjusting strength, intensity, or temperature. It is a very specific, often technical word. Unlike moderate (which means to make less extreme), attemper emphasises precise blending or conditioning to achieve an ideal balance, often in physical or chemical processes.
Examples in use
The chemist attempered the solution by slowly adding the acid to the base.
A wise leader attempers justice with mercy.
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