What does the cryptic crossword clue "No longer interested in explorer's burn, perhaps (8)" mean?

The definition is "burn, perhaps". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). OVER (synonym="no longer interested in") + COOK (synonym="explorer – James Cook") = OVERCOOK; definition: "burn, perhaps" The answer is OVERCOOK.

No longer interested in explorer's burn, perhaps (8)

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