overcure

verb

over·​cure ˌō-vər-ˈkyu̇r 

-ˈkyər

overcured; overcures

transitive + intransitive

: to cure (something) with chemicals, heat, etc., beyond an optimal point

Don't overcure the meat.

The manufacturer's instructions must be followed to avoid overcuring the sealant material.

—Mosby's Review Questions for the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination

Follow the recipe exactly; if the measurements or timing are off, the fish might overcure, rendering it too salty and tough …

—Noelle Carter

Excessive heat, due to belt slippage, tends to cause the belts to overcure. This causes the rubber to harden and crack.

—Jack Erjavec and Rob Thompson

overcure

ˈō-vər-ˌkyu̇r 

-ˌkyər

noun

High temperature areas in the mould can cause overcure … of the rubber …

—Bryan G. Crowther

Word History

First Known Use

1857, in the meaning defined above