heat-treat

verb

Definition of heat-treatnext
as in to steam

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  1. steam
  2. temper
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  • The afterbirth hanging down from the cows, steaming in the cold spring air.
    — Emily Ruskovich, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026
  • Reduce heat to low and cook (milk should be steaming or just barely simmering around edges of pan) 10 minutes.
    — Joe Sevier, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026
Definition of steam
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  • Miranda Priestly, the no-nonsense visionary, pushes for excellence and learns to temper her high standards with a more collaborative outlook.
    — Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Iraq ultimately didn’t score a goal against Senegal but that did not temper the passion shown by the country’s fans.
    — Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 26 June 2026
Definition of temper
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“Heat-treat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heat-treat. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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