to curdle
Pronunciation
/ˈkɝdəl/

Definition & Meaning of "curdle"in English

to curdle
01

turn into curds

Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
curdle
3rd person singular
curdles
Present participle
curdling
Past simple
curdled
Past participle
curdled
02

to cause or undergo the separation of a liquid, often milk, into solid curds

Examples
Adding lemon juice to warm milk will curdle it, resulting in the formation of cheese curds.
03

to become sour or turn into curds, often due to the action of acid or bacterial fermentation

Examples
The milk will curdle if it ’s left out of the fridge for too long.
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