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overcooked
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(of food) having been left on heat for too long, resulting in a loss of moisture, flavor, and tenderness
overcooked
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cooked
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cook
v
Example
The overcooked steak was tough and dry, lacking its usual juiciness.
The overcooked pasta was soft and soggy, with no bite left to it.
The overcooked rice was sticky and clumped together, rather than fluffy and separate.
He forgot about the chicken in the oven, and it emerged overcooked and rubbery.
She accidentally left the vegetables on the stove too long, causing them to become overcooked and mushy.
