Souring (Noun)
Meaning
The process of becoming sour.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The souring of the milk left it unusable for the recipe.
- If not refrigerated, the mixture is susceptible to rapid souring due to the bacteria it contains.
- A natural byproduct of the cheese-making process is the souring of the curd, which contributes to its flavor.
- When checking for spoilage, sniff the wine for signs of souring or a strong, unpleasant odor.
- Due to its acidity and susceptibility to the air, the citrus juice undergoes a souring reaction after exposure to heat or light.