overboil

• Verbe signifiant faire bouillir quelque chose trop longtemps, provoquant un débordement par-dessus le bord du récipient ou une surcuisson.

A verb meaning to boil something for too long, causing it to overflow or become overcooked.

1. Overflow while boilingB2informal

   To boil so vigorously that the liquid spills over the edge of the container.

   Déborder en bouillant

   • I left the milk on the stove and it overboiled all over the counter.
   • Be careful not to let the soup overboil when you turn up the heat.
   • The pasta water overboiled because the lid was on too tightly.

   Synonymesboil overbubble over

2. Boil excessivelyB2informal

   To boil something for too long, often resulting in a change of texture or taste.

   Faire bouillir excessivement

   • She overboiled the eggs, so they turned rubbery.
   • If you overboil the vegetables, they will lose all their nutrients.
   • The recipe warns not to overboil the sauce or it will become too thick.