Question

what does idiom " tempered by "mean​

Answer 1

Explanation:

treated by tempering especially, of glass : treated so as to impart increased strength and the property of shattering into pellets when broken.

Answer 2

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: to dilute, qualify, or soften by the addition or influence of something else : moderate temper justice with mercy. 2a : to anneal or toughen (glass) by a process of gradually heating and cooling.