Overthicken
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Overthicken is a verb meaning (transitive) To thicken to an excessive degree.
Meaning
(transitive) To thicken to an excessive degree.
Example Sentences
But it depends on the strength of the slurry or beurre manié, so thicken gradually, keeping in mind that you can always make the sauce thicker, but if you overthicken it, you will be forced to dilute it in order to thin it.
Word Forms
- overthickens
- overthickening
- overthickened
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include overthin, overfatten, overenrich, overlubricate, overhollow, overheighten.
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