Overtempered
Translation of "overtempered" into Russian
overtempered
AdjectiveUK
/ˌəʊvəˈtɛmpəd/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈtɛmpərd/
overtempered
The overtempered steel became brittle and prone to cracking.
Перекалённая сталь стала хрупкой и склонной к растрескиванию.
Definitions
overtempered
AdjectiveUK
/ˌəʊvəˈtɛmpəd/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈtɛmpərd/
Excessively tempered or moderated, often referring to a material that has been treated with too much heat or stress, affecting its properties.
The overtempered steel became brittle and prone to cracking under pressure.
Figuratively, excessively moderate, restrained, or subdued in manner, tone, or character.
Her overtempered remarks failed to convey the urgency of the situation.