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curdling

/ˈkɜː.dlɪŋ/

/ˈkɜr.dlɪŋ/

Translations

curdlingnoun

caillageTerme courant en cuisine et en transformation alimentaire pour le processus de coagulation du lait ou d’un autre liquide.

The curdling of milk is an essential step in cheese production.

Le caillage du lait est une étape essentielle de la fabrication du fromage.

Additional translations

coagulationPlus général, surtout en contexte scientifique ou technique.

Synonyms

coagulation

clotting

curd formation

curdling process

separation (of milk)

curdlinggerund / present participle

/ˈkɜːd.lɪŋ/

/ˈkɝd.lɪŋ/

Refined to indicate present participle functioning adjectivally.

caillantSe dit d’un liquide en train de tourner ou de coaguler, surtout pour le lait.

Curdling milk must be discarded before it spoils further.

Le lait caillant doit être jeté avant qu’il ne se gâte davantage.

Additional translations

glacialAu sens figuré, pour une sensation de terreur ou d’horreur.

Synonyms

curdleverb

curdling

Gerund

curdled

Past Simple

curdled

Past Participle

curdling

Gerund

/ˈkɜː.dl/

/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

coagulerSens plus technique ou médical.

tournerSurtout pour un liquide qui s’aigrit ou se gâte; sens figuré possible selon le contexte.

Synonyms

Definitions

curdlingnoun

The process of forming curds, which are the solid parts that separate from the liquid in milk or other liquids when they coagulate.

The curdling of milk is an essential step in cheese production.

The state or condition of a liquid, especially milk, that has undergone coagulation and separation into curds and whey.

The curdling of the milk was evident by the lumpy texture and sour smell.

curdlinggerund / present participle

Undergoing or causing the separation of a liquid, especially milk, into curds; in the process of coagulating.

Curdling milk must be discarded before it spoils further.

Causing a feeling of horror or disgust; chilling.

The curdling scream echoed through the dark alley, sending shivers down my spine.

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.