curdle

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈkɜː.dəl/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈkɝ.dəl/

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Verb

Plain form curdle

Third-person singular curdles

Past tense curdled

Past participle curdled

Present participle curdling

1. If the milk has curdled, curds form in the milk so that it no longer flows smoothly.

   Too much lemon will curdle the milk in your tea.

2. If a liquid curdles, it coagulates and does not flow smoothly.