1. the act or process of making something too thin or reducing it excessively
Usage: commonly used in forestry, agriculture, and manufacturing contexts

1. to thin or reduce something excessively, beyond what is optimal or necessary
Usage: present participle of 'overthin'

Examples

• Overthinning the forest canopy can damage the ecosystem and increase erosion.
• The painter was overthinning the paint, making it too watery to apply properly.
• Overthinning of the hair follicles resulted in noticeable hair loss.
• Forestry experts warned against overthinning the stand, as it would reduce future timber yield.
• She avoided overthinning the sauce by adding liquid gradually.
• Overthinning the seedlings left them too weak to survive transplanting.