adjective
- subjected to excessive or too much processing, especially in manufacturing or food preparation
Examples
- The overprocessed cheese had lost much of its natural flavor.
- Many nutritionists recommend avoiding overprocessed foods.
- Her hair became dry and brittle from being overprocessed with chemicals.
- The overprocessed wheat flour lacks the nutrients found in whole grains.
- The fabric felt stiff because it had been overprocessed during manufacturing.
- Overprocessed meat products often contain high levels of sodium.