overprocess

verb

over·pro·cess ˌō-vər-ˈprä-ˌses

-ˈprō-,

-səs

overprocessed; overprocessing

transitive verb

: to process (something) too much

This reaction to overprocessed [=overproduced] music began with the lo-fi movement of employing analog recording and rawer production.—

Michelle Mills

especially : to subject (something) to treatment or handling too often or for too long

As with a relaxer, avoid overprocessing the hair. Apply the dye to your roots only. —

Tasha Turner

The major drawback to using a food processor is that you get a very uneven cut of meat and it is very easy to overprocess meat. —

Susan Mahnke Perry

Overprocessed, overpackaged foods just can't be considered that green, even when they're vegan. —

Siel Ju

Examples of overprocess in a Sentence

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Pulse in tempeh and rice but do not overprocess. —

Beth Segal, cleveland, 27 Aug. 2020 In the bowl of a food processor, place the salmon, ginger and scallions, and pulse just until the ingredients are chopped; do not overprocess. —

Washington Post, 12 Apr. 2022 Be careful not to overprocess the stuffing; it should not be pureed. —

Michael A. Gardiner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Oct. 2022 Do not overprocess as the almonds will release oils and start to clump. —

Abigail Abesamis Demarest, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2021 Transfer the dukkah mixture to a food processor and grind to a coarse powder, being careful not to overprocess into a paste. —

Washington Post, 4 July 2021