1. melting excessively or beyond the desired point
Usage: present participle or gerund form of 'overmelt'

1. the act or process of melting something too much or beyond what is needed
Usage: often used in technical or culinary contexts

Examples

• Overmelting the chocolate will cause it to become grainy and unusable.
• The overmelting of glaciers is a major concern for climate scientists.
• Be careful not to overmelt the butter when making the sauce.
• Overmelting can ruin the texture of cheese in a fondue.
• The overmelting of polar ice caps contributes to rising sea levels.
• She avoided overmelting the wax by keeping the temperature low.