curdle
cur
ˈkɜr
kēr
dle
dəl
dēl
British pronunciation
/ˈkɜːdəl/

Definition & Meaning of "curdle"in English

to curdle
01

turn into curds

02

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

example
Examples
Adding lemon juice to warm milk will curdle it, resulting in the formation of cheese curds.
Be careful not to let the soup boil vigorously, as it may curdle due to the high heat.
03

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

example
Examples
The milk will curdle if it ’s left out of the fridge for too long.
The cream began to curdle when it was heated too quickly.
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