▪ I. aˈttemperating, vbl. n.
[f. attemperate v. + -ing1.]
Suitable modification or regulation.
| 1684 tr. Bonet's Merc. Compit. xiv. 514 A convenient Diet..for attemperating of the offending Matter. |
▪ II. aˈttemperating, ppl. a.
[f. as prec. + -ing2.]
That attempers, modifies, or regulates.
| 1684 tr. Bonet's Merc. Compit. iv. 120 It is better then to use attemperating and moderately moist things. 1875 Ure Dict. Arts I. 273 Air or water is the attemperating agent. |