The process of forming curds, which are the thickened, coagulated parts of milk that separate from the liquid whey during the process of making cheese.
The curding of the milk is an essential step in cheese production.
curdinggerund / present participle
Undergoing coagulation into curd; in the process of forming curds.
The curding milk gave off a slightly sour aroma.
curdverb
To form or cause to form into curds; to coagulate, especially in reference to milk.
The milk began to curd after being left out in the warm room for too long.