curdling (Meaning)

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curdling (n)

the process of forming semisolid lumps in a liquid

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the process of forming semisolid lumps in a liquid

fermentation, disintegration, souring, putrefaction, decay, moldering, dissolution,crumbling, decomposition, spoilage

maturation, growth, maturation,growth, ripening,ripening,

The sight of the milk curdling in the coffee was enough to put off his appetite.

She observed the gradual curdling of the cream as she added lemon juice to the mixture.

The process of curdling occurs when proteins in milk coagulate due to acidity or heat.

Curdling can sometimes be prevented by slowly incorporating acidic ingredients into the mixture.