Curdled

/ˈkɜːrdəld/ adjective

Definition

Having separated into curds and whey; coagulated, often describing milk or cream that has gone bad or been chemically treated.

Etymology

Past tense and past participle of 'curdle,' indicating the completed action of separating into curds.

Kelly Says

Curdled cream in your coffee is one of those sensory experiences where your brain instantly knows something went wrong—but that same 'curdling' is exactly what you want when making cheese or yogurt, just under controlled conditions.

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