What is another word for over reduced?
Pronunciation: [ˌə͡ʊvə ɹɪdjˈuːst] (IPA) 
Over reduced is an adjective commonly used to describe food that has been cooked for too long or at too high a temperature, resulting in loss of flavor, texture, and moisture. Synonyms for over reduced can include overcooked, overdone, overworked, boiled down, concentrated, or evaporated. When describing a sauce or gravy that has become too thick or concentrated, alternative terms might include thickened, concentrated, or intensified. For meats that have been cooked too long until they are dry or tough, other words to use instead of over-reduced are dry, tough, or rubbery. In general, synonyms for over reduced can help writers to avoid repetition and to add depth to their descriptions of food.
