1. plural of curdler; things or substances that cause milk or cream to curdle
Usage: usually used in cooking and food preparation contexts
2. plural of curdler; things that are shocking, disturbing, or cause fear or disgust
Usage: informal; figurative use

Examples

• The chef added several curdlers to the milk to make fresh cheese.
• Lemon juice and vinegar are common curdlers used in cooking.
• The horror movie contained several blood-curdlers that made the audience scream.
• Those ghost stories are real curdlers—they terrified the children.
• Rennet is one of the most effective curdlers for cheese production.