Overbeat

verb

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Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To beat (eggs, cream, etc.) for too long, impairing the texture. transitive

    "Beat egg whites with an electric mixer or a whisk until stiff peaks form, but do not overbeat."

Example

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"Beat egg whites with an electric mixer or a whisk until stiff peaks form, but do not overbeat."

Etymology

From over- + beat.

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