Overbroil

verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To broil excessively.

    "Broil close to the heat until sugar melts and begins to bubble, about 1 minute; do not overbroil or the custard will begin to curdle […]"

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"Broil close to the heat until sugar melts and begins to bubble, about 1 minute; do not overbroil or the custard will begin to curdle […]"

Etymology

From over- + broil.

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