curdling 1 of 2

noun

Definition of curdlingnext
as in fermentation

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curdling

2 of 2

verb

present participle of curdle
1
as in souring

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2
as in clumping

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  1. fermentation
  2. disintegration
  3. freezing
Noun
  • After extended skin contact, the wine was pressed and returned to barrels for malolactic fermentation and aging, at which point the Petit Verdot was blended in.
    John Mariani, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
  • After manual harvest the grapes are pressed gently and fermentation is allowed to occur.
    Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of fermentation
Noun
  • The disintegration of traditional social interaction symbolized by putting smartphones into the hands of children has resulted in surging levels of mental illness and anxiety, according to Gates.
    Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 4 Dec. 2024
  • Men, many of whom bought into Trump’s vision of masculinity, are seemingly at odds with women who fear the further disintegration of their rights.
    Allie Volpe, Vox, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of disintegration
Verb
  • Outdoor faucets should either be covered or set to drip slowly to avoid freezing pipes.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Your backyard birds have enjoyed drinking water, splashing, and bathing in your birdbath for months but now freezing temperatures have arrived.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of freezing
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