curdle

US /ˈkɝː.dəl/

UK /ˈkɝː.dəl/

1.

to separate or cause to separate into curds or lumps

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The milk began to curdle in the heat.

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Adding lemon juice can curdle the cream.

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coagulate clot thicken congeal solidify

2.

(of blood) to become clotted

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The blood began to curdle in the wound.

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His blood seemed to curdle with fear.

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clot coagulate thicken