temperované

Temperovaná is the feminine singular form of the Czech past participle adjective temperovaný, derived from the verb temperovat (to temper). It denotes that the noun it modifies has undergone tempering, a controlled process that alters material properties such as hardness, toughness, stability, or texture. The term is used across various fields and follows standard Czech agreement rules (temperovaná for feminine nouns, temperovaný for masculine, temperované for neuter).

Grammatically, temperovaná is used with feminine nouns; masculine singular would be temperovaný and neuter singular temperované.

Applications include: In materials science and industry, temperovaná ocel refers to steel that has been heat-treated to increase strength and toughness; temperovaná hlína can describe pottery clay treated to improve workability or drying; temperované sklo is tempered glass, a heat-treated glass with greater strength and safety. In confectionery, temperovaná čokoláda denotes chocolate that has been tempered to stabilize cocoa butter crystals, producing a glossy surface and firm snap.

Usage notes: The term is common in technical writing, engineering, and culinary contexts in Czech; it is not a fixed product name but a descriptive attribute.