overburning
/ˌoʊvərˈbɜrnɪŋ/
verb
- To burn too much or for too long, causing damage or waste.
- If you overburn the wood in the fireplace, it can create a dangerous buildup of creosote.
- The factory was fined for overburning fuel and releasing excess pollution.
- The chef accidentally overburned the toast, filling the kitchen with smoke.
Synonyms
noun
- The act or result of burning something excessively.
- The environmental report highlighted the overburning of fossil fuels as a major concern.
- The overburning of the candle left a black ring on the ceiling.
- Overburning of the kiln ruined the entire batch of pottery.