curdle
cur·dle | \ ˈkər-dᵊl \
curdled; curdling\ ˈkərd-liŋ , ˈkər-dᵊl-iŋ \
Definition of curdle
intransitive verb
when egg-based or dairy mixtures are cooked too quickly and the protein separates from the liquids, leaving a lumpy mixture behind
