overcure
verb
over·cure
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overcured;
overcures
Definition of overcure
: to cure (something) with chemicals, heat, etc., beyond an optimal point
Don't overcure the meat. The manufacturer's instructions must be followed to avoid overcuring the sealant material. — Mosby's Review Questions for the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination Follow the recipe exactly; if the measurements or timing are off, the fish might overcure, rendering it too salty and tough …— Noelle Carter Excessive heat, due to belt slippage, tends to cause the belts to overcure. This causes the rubber to harden and crack.— Jack Erjavec and Rob Thompson
Other Words from overcure
overcure
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noun
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noun
High temperature areas in the mould can cause overcure … of the rubber …
— Bryan G. Crowther
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