curdler

/ˈkɜrdlər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person or device that causes or accelerates curdling, especially of milk.

“The cheese maker used a curdler to separate the curds from the whey.”

2. verb

To cause or accelerate the curdling of milk, especially in the process of making cheese.

“The farmer curdled the milk to separate the curds from the whey.”

Synonyms

  • coagulator
  • separator

Antonyms

  • emulsifier
  • homogenizer