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over·pro·duce | \ ˌō-vər-prə-ˈdüs 
, -prō-, -ˈdyüs \
, -prō-, -ˈdyüs \overproduced; overproducing
Definition of overproduce
: to produce an excessive amount (of something)
The drug prevents pimples by shrinking the glands attached to hair follicles that, in acne sufferers, overproduce an oily substance known as sebum, which can clog pores.— Mary Duenwald … if soils are too fertile, the vines can overproduce, leading to vegetal aromas and flavors.— Michael Schachner GM also undermined the resale value of its models by overproducing them and giving them away at fire-sale prices.— Keith Naughton et al. … encourages farmers to overproduce, which further drives prices down … — Newsweek
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overproduce
transitive verbover·pro·duce | \ -prə-ˈd(y)üs, -prō- \
\overproduced; overproducing
Medical Definition of overproduce
: to produce to excess
mice genetically altered to overproduce beta-amyloid— Richard Saltus
Other Words from overproduce
overproduction \ -ˈdək-shən \ noun
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The first known use of overproduce was in 1849
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