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overboiling

/ˌoʊvərˈbaɪlɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does overboiling mean?

verb

To boil for too long, resulting in a loss of flavor or texture. The act of boiling food for an excessive amount of time.

Example

"The soup had become overboiling, so I turned down the heat to prevent it from becoming too mushy."

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