curdling

• Substantiv, das den Prozess bezeichnet, bei dem eine Flüssigkeit, besonders Milch, in halbfeste Klumpen und eine wässrige Phase zerfällt, oft durch Zugabe von Säure oder Lab. Auch allgemein das Gerinnen oder Koagulieren von Eiweiß bzw. das Dickwerden von Flüssigkeiten.

A noun referring to the process in which a liquid, especially milk, separates into semisolid lumps and a watery part, often due to the addition of an acid or rennet.

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1. Formation of lumps in liquidB2formalculinary

   The process where a liquid, especially milk or cream, separates into semisolid lumps (curds) and liquid (whey), often due to acidity, heat, or the addition of rennet.

   Gerinnung

   • The curdling of milk is the first step in making cheese.
   • Lemon juice can cause rapid curdling in cream sauces.
   • The chef carefully controlled the temperature to prevent unwanted curdling.

   Synonymeclottingcoagulation

• Verb, das den Prozess beschreibt, bei dem eine Flüssigkeit, meist Milch, gerinnt und dickflüssige oder klumpige Bestandteile bildet; auch bildlich verwendet für etwas, das verdirbt oder schiefgeht.

A verb used to describe the process of forming curds or becoming lumpy and sour, typically referring to milk or other liquids; also used metaphorically to describe something going wrong or becoming spoiled.

1. Form curdsB2formal

   To cause a liquid, especially milk, to separate into solid curds and liquid whey.

   Gerinnen

   • The milk curdled when the lemon juice was added.
   • If you boil milk too quickly, it may curdle.
   • The recipe says to heat the cream gently so it doesn't curdle.

   Synonymeclotcoagulatecongealsourthickenturn

2. Spoil or turn sourB2informal

   To become spoiled or sour, often used for dairy products.

   Sauer werden

   • The cream curdled after being left out of the fridge.
   • The sauce curdled because of the high heat.
   • Don't use that milk; it has curdled.

   Synonymeclabberfermentgo badgo offsourspoilturn

   Antonymecoagulatecongealthicken

3. Cause disgust or horrorC1informal

   To cause a feeling of disgust, horror, or revulsion.

   Abscheu oder Entsetzen erregen

   • The gruesome scene made my blood curdle.
   • His cruel words curdled her heart.
   • The thought of eating insects curdles my stomach.

   Synonymeappalldisgusthorrifynauseaterepelrepulserevoltsicken