1. present participle of curd: to form into curds; to coagulate or separate into curds
Usage: typically used in cooking and dairy contexts

1. the process or result of forming curds from milk
Usage: used in cheesemaking and dairy production

Examples

• The milk is curding as the rennet is added to the vat.
• Curding is an essential step in the cheesemaking process.
• The acid in the lemon juice caused the cream to start curding.
• Proper temperature control prevents unwanted curding in yogurt production.
• The cheesemaker monitored the curding carefully to achieve the desired texture.