1
: treated by tempering
especially, of glass
: treated so as to impart increased strength and the property of shattering into pellets when broken
2
: having a specified temper
—used in combination
short-tempered
3
4
: conforming to adjustment by temperament
—used of a musical interval, intonation, semitone, or scale
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The tempered glass tabletops are easy to clean with glass cleaner and a microfiber cloth.
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Andrea Wurzburger, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2024
The tempered glass top is compatible with dry-erase markers and also makes the desk easy to clean while preventing staining or dings.
—Alida Nugent, Peoplemag, 12 Jan. 2024
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Andrea Wurzburger, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2024
The tempered glass top is compatible with dry-erase markers and also makes the desk easy to clean while preventing staining or dings.
—Alida Nugent, Peoplemag, 12 Jan. 2024
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tempered
adjective
tem·pered
ˈtem-pərd 
1
: made moderate
strictness tempered by compassion
2
: having a particular kind of temper
—used in combination
a bad-tempered dog
3
: brought to the desired state (as of hardness, toughness, or flexibility)
tempered steel
tempered glass
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