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souring

/ˈsaʊərɪŋ/

/ˈsaʊɚɪŋ/

souringnoun

sourings

Translations

скисание

The souring of the milk made it unusable for breakfast.

Скисание молока сделало его непригодным для завтрака.

Additional translations

закисание

прокисание

Definitions

The process of becoming sour or acidic, often referring to milk or other dairy products.

The souring of the milk was evident by its unpleasant smell.

A deterioration in quality or state, often used metaphorically to describe relationships or situations.

The souring of their friendship was apparent after the argument.

Synonyms

souringgerund / present participle

Used to describe something that is in the process of becoming sour or metaphorically unpleasant.

Definitions

Becoming unpleasant or unfriendly.

The souring relationship between the two countries led to increased tensions.

Undergoing a process that causes a sour taste or acidity.

The souring milk gave off a sharp odor.

Synonyms

turning sour

going bad

soured

sourverb

souring

Gerund

soured

Past Simple

soured

Past Participle

souring

Gerund

/ˈsaʊə/

/ˈsaʊɚ/

Translations

киснуть

The milk will sour if left out of the fridge.

Молоко скиснет, если оставить его вне холодильника.

прокисать

The juice began to sour after a few days.

Сок начал прокисать через несколько дней.

Additional translations

подкисать

Definitions

To make or become unpleasant, acrimonious, or unfriendly.

Their relationship began to sour after the argument.

To spoil or ruin something, especially a mood or atmosphere.

The unexpected rain soured the picnic plans.

To ferment and develop a sour taste, as in milk or other food products.

The milk began to sour after being left out of the fridge.

Synonyms

go bad

sournoun

Definitions

A tart or acidic flavour sensation perceived in food or drink.

The sour in the sauce balanced the rich sweetness.

A type of alcoholic drink made by mixing a spirit with lemon or lime juice and sugar.

He ordered a whiskey sour at the bar.

souradjective

Definitions

Having an acidic taste or smell, similar to that of vinegar or lemon.

The milk had gone sour, so she had to throw it away.

Unpleasant or unfriendly in demeanor or attitude.

His sour expression made it clear he was not happy with the decision.

Having a disagreeable or negative effect or outcome.

The negotiations took a sour turn when neither party could agree on the terms.

Describing a musical tone or note that is noticeably out of tune, harsh, or dissonant.

The trumpet hit a sour note during the solo.

Off-key or harsh in sound; not accurately pitched.

The violinist hit a sour note during the solo.