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undercooking

/ˌʌndərˈkʊkɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does undercooking mean?

noun

The act of cooking something for a shorter time than recommended, resulting in a less cooked or rawer texture.

Example

"The chef was accused of undercooking the steak, which made it difficult to eat."

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