2. Freedom from passion; moderation. [Obs.]

In that proud port, which her so goodly graceth, Most goodly

temperature you may descry.

Spenser.

3. (Physics) Condition with respect to heat or cold, especially as

indicated by the sensation produced, or by the thermometer or

pyrometer; degree of heat or cold; as, the temperature of the air; high

temperature; low temperature; temperature of freezing or of boiling.

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