overcured
Excessively dried out
Overcured describes something that has been cured too long or too intensely, degrading its quality.
Meat or fish that's overcured becomes too salty or dry.
Rubber or concrete that's overcured grows brittle.
Cannabis that's overcured loses potency and flavor.
The ham was overcured and nearly inedible.
Elastic and resilient
vulcanized · dense · unyielding · solidified · set · chewy · gummy · plasticky
Narrow break or attempt
- fractureSplit in hard material
- snapSudden sharp sound
- shatterFragment violently, suddenly
- crumblyProne to fragmenting
crisp · friable · chipping · splinter · flaky · breakable · fragile · delicate
rubbery
Elastic and resilient
leathery · vulcanized · dense · unyielding · solidified · set · chewy · gummy · plasticky · inflexible
crack
Narrow break or attempt
crumbly · crisp · friable · chipping · splinter · flaky · breakable · fragile · delicate · cracking
desiccated
Thoroughly dehydrated
- parchedExtremely dry or thirsty
- shriveledContracted from moisture loss
- dehydratedSeverely lacking moisture
withered · cracked · leathery · shrunk · tough · papery · wrinkled · stiff · concentrated · intensified
rancid
Decomposed fat's quality
bitter · acrid · pungent · harsh · overpowering · unpalatable · chemical · ammonia · musty · funky