overmelt
/ˌoʊvərˈmɛlt/
verb
- To melt too much or for too long, causing damage or unwanted change in a material.
- Be careful not to overmelt the wax when making candles.
- The metal was overmelted in the furnace, weakening its structure.
- If you overmelt the chocolate, it will become grainy and unusable.
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