What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
curdling
Example
The milk started curdling after I added the lemon juice. [curdling: verb]
Example
The curdling of the milk resulted in the formation of cheese. [curdling: noun]
clotting
Example
The wound stopped bleeding due to the clotting of the blood. [clotting: noun]
Example
The blood started clotting as soon as it was exposed to air. [clotting: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Clotting is more commonly used than curdling in everyday language, as it is a natural bodily process that occurs frequently. Curdling is more specific and less common, used mainly in the context of food preparation.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between curdling and clotting?
Both curdling and clotting are relatively formal terms, used mainly in scientific or medical contexts.
