overbeating

/ˌoʊvərˈbitɪŋ/
noun
  1. 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.
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verb
  1. 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.
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