1. cured or treated for too long; subjected to excessive curing
Usage: commonly used in food preparation, leather working, and materials processing

Examples

• The overcured bacon was too salty and brittle to enjoy.
• Overcured leather becomes stiff and loses its natural flexibility.
• The ham was left in the salt brine too long, resulting in an overcured product.
• Overcured fish can develop an unpleasant, overly concentrated flavor.
• The chef warned that overcured meats may crack or become difficult to slice properly.