non-curdable
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/nɒnˈkɜːrdəbl/
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/nɒnˈkɜːdəbl/
(curd)
coagulated milk
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-curdable' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'curdable', which comes from 'curd', meaning 'to coagulate or thicken'.
Historical Evolution
'curd' changed from the Old English word 'crudan' meaning 'to press', and eventually became the modern English word 'curd'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'curd' meant 'to press or coagulate', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to thicken into curds'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not capable of being curdled.
The milk was non-curdable due to the added stabilizers.
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Last updated: 2025/07/14 11:55