SINCE 1828
overcool
verb
over·cool
| \ ˌō-vər-ˈkül
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overcooled;
overcooling
Definition of overcool
: to cool excessively : to lose or to cause (something or someone) to lose too much heat or warmth
… has a dehumidifying cycle that's supposed to dry out a humid room without overcooling it. — Consumer Reports Conventional greenhouse additions overheat, overcool and tend to frost up when it's cold and windy. — The Globe and Mail (Canada)
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