Definition of temper

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Temper (v. t.) To adjust, as the mathematical scale to the actual scale, or to that in actual use..

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Good-humoredly :: Good-humoredly (adv.) With a cheerful spirit; in a cheerful or good-tempered manner.
Equability :: Equability (n.) The quality or condition of being equable; evenness or uniformity; as, equability of temperature; the equability of the mind..
Sanguine :: Sanguine (a.) Characterized by abundance and active circulation of blood; as, a sanguine bodily temperament..
Clement :: Clement (a.) Mild in temper and disposition; merciful; compassionate.
Complacent :: Complacent (a.) Self-satisfied; contented; kindly; as, a complacent temper; a complacent smile..
Bromine :: Bromine (n.) One of the elements, related in its chemical qualities to chlorine and iodine. Atomic weight 79.8. Symbol Br. It is a deep reddish brown liquid of a very disagreeable odor, emitting a brownish vapor at the ordinary temperature. In combination it is found in minute quantities in sea water, and in many saline springs. It occurs also in the mineral bromyrite..
Modesty :: Modesty (n.) The quality or state of being modest; that lowly temper which accompanies a moderate estimate of one's own worth and importance; absence of self-assertion, arrogance, and presumption; humility respecting one's own merit..
Incompatible :: Incompatible (a.) Not compatible; so differing as to be incapable of harmonious combination or coexistence; inconsistent in thought or being; irreconcilably disagreeing; as, persons of incompatible tempers; incompatible colors, desires, ambition..
Chalybean :: Chalybean (a.) Of superior quality and temper; -- applied to steel.
Distempering :: Distempering (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Distempe.
Olein :: Olein (n.) A fat, liquid at ordinary temperatures, but solidifying at temperatures below 0¡ C., found abundantly in both the animal and vegetable kingdoms (see Palmitin). It dissolves solid fats, especially at 30-40¡ C. Chemically, olein is a glyceride of oleic acid; and, as three molecules of the acid are united to one molecule of glyceryl to form the fat, it is technically known as triolein. It is also called elain..
Tartar :: Tartar (n.) A person of a keen, irritable temper..
Abstemiousness :: Abstemiousness (n.) The quality of being abstemious, temperate, or sparing in the use of food and strong drinks. It expresses a greater degree of abstinence than temperance..
Fire :: Fire (n.) Ardor of passion, whether love or hate; excessive warmth; consuming violence of temper..
Snaggy :: Snaggy (a.) Snappish; cross; ill-tempered.
Irritability :: Irritability (n.) The state or quality of being irritable; quick excitability; petulance; fretfulness; as, irritability of temper..
Bearish :: Bearish (a.) Partaking of the qualities of a bear; resembling a bear in temper or manners.
Tune :: Tune (n.) Order; harmony; concord; fit disposition, temper, or humor; right mood..
Atmo :: Atmo (n.) The standard atmospheric pressure used in certain physical measurements calculations; conventionally, that pressure under which the barometer stands at 760 millimeters, at a temperature of 0¡ Centigrade, at the level of the sea, and in the latitude of Paris..
Temperate :: Temperate (v. t.) Moderate in the indulgence of the natural appetites or passions; as, temperate in eating and drinking..
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