curdles

Meanings

• Transitive verb

  To cause (milk or cream) to separate into curds and whey, typically by adding an acid or heat.

• A thick, clotted mass of milk or cream, resulting from the separation of curds and whey.

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Rhymes

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dribbles , ribbles , mussels , pussels

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Variants

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curdle , curdled , curdles , curdling

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Etymology

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Originating from Old English 'cyrsel', meaning 'to churn'.

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Trivia

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1. Curdling is a natural process that occurs when milk is left at room temperature.

2. Curdling can be accelerated by adding an acid like lemon juice or vinegar.

3. Curdling is an essential step in making paneer, a popular Indian cheese.

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Related Concepts

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1. Coagulation: The process of transforming a fluid into a gel or solid state.

2. Curd: A thickened dairy product resulting from the curdling of milk or cream.

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Culture

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Curdling is a process used to make various dishes such as cheese, butter, and some traditional Indian dishes. In literature, curdling is also used as a metaphor for emotional instability.

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1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a container of milk being heated or acid being added, causing the milk to separate into curds and whey.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'curdles' with the process of making cheese or the thickening of milk.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a sentence using the word 'curdles', such as 'The farmer curdled the milk to make fresh cheese.'

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