overbroil

English

Etymology

From over- +‎ broil.

Verb

overbroil (third-person singular simple present overbroils, present participle overbroiling, simple past and past participle overbroiled)

1. To broil excessively.
   • 1999, Deborah Gray, Indulge It: New Ideas for Delicious Desserts, page 38:

     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 […]

   • 2011, James Villas, From the Ground Up, page 109:

     Do be warned that if you overbroil the eggplant slices, they will fall apart while baking in the casserole.