spring temper

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spring temper [′spriŋ ‚tem·pər]

(metallurgy)

A steel temper characterized by an increased upper limit of elasticity; obtained by hardening and tempering in the usual way, then reheating until the steel turns blue.

A similar temper in brass obtained by cold rolling.

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