overstirring
/ˌoʊvərˈstɜrɪŋ/
verb
- To stir something too much or for too long, often causing a negative effect.
- The chef warned us not to keep overstirring the sauce, or it would become lumpy.
- She ruined the cake batter by overstirring it, making it tough.
- Overstirring the soup can break the vegetables into mush.
Synonyms
noun
- The act of stirring something too much.
- The recipe failed because of overstirring the dough.
- Overstirring of the concrete mix can weaken the final structure.
- Avoid overstirring when combining the ingredients for a fluffy texture.