Meaning of the word curdle in English

What does curdle mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

curdle

US /ˈkɝː.dəl/

UK /ˈkɜː.dəl/

to separate or cause to separate into curds or lumps

Example:

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The milk began to curdle in the heat.

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Adding lemon juice can curdle the cream.

Synonym:

coagulate clot thicken congeal solidify

(of blood) to become clotted

Example:

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The blood began to curdle in the wound.

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His blood seemed to curdle with fear.

Synonym:

clot coagulate thicken