overprocessing
/ˌoʊvərˈprɑsɛsɪŋ/
noun
- The act of treating or preparing something with too many artificial or industrial processes.
- Critics blame overprocessing for the bland taste of many packaged snacks.
- The company reduced overprocessing by simplifying its manufacturing steps.
- Overprocessing of grains removes most of their natural fiber and nutrients.
- Excessive editing, refinement, or manipulation that spoils naturalness or authenticity.
- The photographer avoided overprocessing by using only basic color adjustments.
- Overprocessing of the audio made the podcast sound robotic and unnatural.
- Some artists believe overprocessing ruins the emotional impact of a song.
Antonyms
adjective
- Involving or characterized by excessive processing.
- An overprocessing mindset can lead to unnecessary complexity in design.
- The chef criticized the overprocessing approach to making cheese.
- Overprocessing techniques in the factory waste energy and time.