Curdled Meaning in English
word · lemma: curdle
Definition
Describes milk or another liquid that has thickened and separated into lumps, usually due to spoilage or an added acid. It can also be used for things with a similar texture.
Usage & Nuances
'Curdled' is often negative, suggesting spoiled milk ('curdled milk'), but can be positive in cooking (making cheese, paneer, yogurt). Rarely used outside food contexts. In expressions like 'blood-curdling,' it describes extreme fear, but it's figurative.
Example Sentences
The milk has curdled because it was not kept cold.
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Yogurt is made from curdled milk.
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The soup looked strange because it had curdled.
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My coffee tasted funny this morning—I think the cream curdled.
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If you add lemon to hot milk, it will get curdled pretty fast.
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The gravy separated and looked curdled, but it still tasted fine.
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