Overclear

adj, verb

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Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To make too clear, or translucent. transitive

    "Unfortunately, this medium tends to overclear specimens, especially the less heavily chitinized species."

  2. 2
    To pass, without collision, by too great a distance; to go too far beyond. transitive

    "Straighten your bars. Turn the wheel in the direction you want to go; then begin to straighten your arms and legs. At this speed it's easy to overclear the downslope, so really push your bike down to catch the backside."

Adjective
  1. 1
    Especially clear or comprehensible. not-comparable

    "The phrasing of the new law is not overclear to a layman."

Example

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"Unfortunately, this medium tends to overclear specimens, especially the less heavily chitinized species."

Etymology

From over- + clear.

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