overmelted
/ˌoʊvərˈmɛltɪd/
verb
- Past tense of overmelt: melted too much or for too long, causing damage or unwanted change.
- The chef overmelted the cheese, making the sauce too runny.
- The ice core sample overmelted during transport, ruining the data.
- The plastic container overmelted in the microwave and warped out of shape.
adjective
- Having been melted excessively.
- The overmelted metal formed an uneven puddle on the floor.
- The overmelted chocolate had a grainy texture.
- We threw away the overmelted candle wax because it was full of soot.