tepefy

/ ˌtɛpɪˈfækʃən; ˈtɛpɪˌfaɪ /

verb

1. to make or become tepid

Derived Forms

• tepefaction, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of tepefy¹

C17: from Latin tepēre

Example Sentences

Tepefy, tep′ē-fī, v.t. to make tepid or moderately warm:—pa.t. and pa.p. tep′efīed.—n.

From Project Gutenberg

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