overbeating
/ˌoʊvərˈbitɪŋ/
noun
- The act of beating or mixing something too much.
- Avoid overbeating when making meringue.
- The cook's overbeating of the batter ruined the cake.
- Overbeating the cream will cause it to separate.
Synonyms
verb
- Present participle of overbeat; beating or mixing something too much.
- He was overbeating the dough, making it tough.
- She is overbeating the eggs again.
- Stop overbeating the mixture; it's already smooth.