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overbaking

/ˌoʊvərˈbeɪkɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does overbaking mean?

noun

The act of baking something for too long, resulting in an unappetizing or inedible product. Overbaking can cause food to become dry, hard, or burnt.

Example

"After 45 minutes, the cake was overbaked and had to be discarded."

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