verb to separate into solid and liquid parts, typically as a result of spoilage or decomposition
Curdle is a term used in cooking when milk or other liquids separate into solid curds and liquid whey.
In medicine, curdle can be used to describe the formation of blood clots or the coagulation of bodily fluids.
In art, curdle may be used metaphorically to describe the separation or clumping together of colors or materials in a piece.
In chemistry, curdle can refer to the process of a liquid forming into solid or semi-solid lumps.
In emotions, curdle can be used metaphorically to describe feelings of unease or discomfort.
In a literary context, the term 'curdle' may be used metaphorically to describe a character's emotions or a situation turning sour or unsettling.
In the culinary world, 'curdle' is used to describe the separation of liquids in a dish, such as curdled milk or a sauce that has curdled.
Chemists may use 'curdle' to describe the process of a liquid forming into solid or semi-solid curds, such as in the curdling of proteins.
In medicine, 'curdle' may be used to describe the clotting of blood or the formation of clumps in bodily fluids.
Journalists may use 'curdle' to describe a situation or relationship deteriorating or becoming tense.
In the yogurt-making industry, 'curdle' is used to describe the process of milk being transformed into yogurt through the curdling of bacteria.
Dairy farmers may use 'curdle' to describe the natural separation of curds and whey in milk.
In brewing, 'curdle' may be used to describe the separation of solids or proteins in beer or other fermented beverages.
Cosmetologists may use 'curdle' to describe the separation or clumping of ingredients in beauty products, such as lotions or creams.
Environmental scientists may use 'curdle' to describe the process of pollutants or contaminants coagulating or forming clumps in water or soil.