over·cool
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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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“Overcool.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overcool. Accessed 12 Aug. 2022.
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The first known use of overcool was in 1590
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