overmoisten

present singular third person overmoistens · participle present overmoistening · participle past overmoistened · past overmoistened

1. To add too much liquid when moistening; to make overly moist.

   Sweet alyssum seedlings are particularly prone to damping off, so do not overmoisten the soil.

   1991, Complete Guide to Gardening and Landscaping, page 213

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   The technologist must be careful not to overmoisten the disk, as false negative results can occur due to dilution of the end product.

   1990, Ellen Jo Baron, Sydney M. Finegold, Bailey and Scott's Diagnostic Microbiology, page 418

   If the mixture is too dry to incorporate all the flour, a bit at a time, stir in just enough more ice water to blend the ingredients; don't overmoisten, as the dough should be stiff.

   2011, Nancy Baggett, Kneadlessly Simple: Fabulous, Fuss-Free, No-Knead Breads