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curdled

UK
/ˈkɜː.dld/
US
/ˈkɜr.dld/

Translations

curdledadjective
more curdled
Comp.
most curdled
Super.
UK
/ˈkɜːdld/
US
/ˈkɜrdəld/
The curdled milk was no longer suitable for drinking.
Le lait caillé n'était plus propre à la consommation.
Additional translations
empoisonnéAu sens figuré, pour une atmosphère ou une ambiance devenue désagréable.
coaguléSurtout en contexte technique ou scientifique.
Synonyms
lumpy
thickened
coagulated
clotted
chunky
curdleverb

curdled

Past Simple

curdled
Past Simple
curdled
Past Participle
curdling
Gerund
UK
/ˈkɜː.dl/
US
/ˈkɜr.dl/
caillerPour le lait et autres liquides qui se séparent en caillé.
The milk began to curdle after being left out in the sun.
Le lait a commencé à cailler après avoir été laissé au soleil.
Additional translations
tournerSurtout pour un liquide qui s’aigrit ou se gâte; sens figuré possible selon le contexte.
coagulerSens plus technique ou médical.
Synonyms
thicken
clot
spoil
sour
coagulate

Definitions

curdledadjective
Having a thickened or clotted consistency, often used to describe milk or cream that has gone sour.
The curdled milk was no longer suitable for drinking.
Describing a feeling or atmosphere that is unpleasantly disturbed or spoiled.
The curdled atmosphere in the room made everyone uncomfortable.
curdleverb
To separate or cause to separate into curds or lumps.
The milk began to curdle after being left out in the sun.
To spoil or sour, often used metaphorically to describe emotions or situations.
Her smile curdled into a frown when she heard the bad news.
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