1. The process of forming semisolid lumps in a liquid
   "The clotting of milk is essential in cheese-making";
   - curdling, coagulation

1. Change from a liquid to a thickened or solid state
   "clotted blood";
   - coagulate
    
2. Cause to change from a liquid to a solid or thickened state
   "The enzyme clotted the milk";
   - coagulate
    
3. Turn into curds
   "clotted milk";
   - curdle, clabber
    
4. Coalesce or unite in a mass
   "Blood clots";
   - clog

Derived forms: clottings

Type of: action, activity, alter, change, change state, coalesce, modify, natural action, natural process, turn

Antonym: homogenise [Brit], homogenize

Encyclopedia: Clotting