1.
cloudiness; turbidity; becoming milky white
A state where a liquid becomes cloudy or milky white, losing its transparency. Used in cooking, medical, and scientific contexts.
スープが白濁している。
The soup is cloudy white.
この温泉は白濁した湯が特徴だ。
This hot spring is known for its milky white water.
豚骨ラーメンの白濁スープは骨を長時間煮込んで作る。
The milky white broth of tonkotsu ramen is made by simmering bones for a long time.
A する verb. Describes a liquid turning opaque and whitish. Commonly encountered in food descriptions (especially ramen and hot pot) and when describing hot springs.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 白濁したスープ (cloudy white soup)
- 白濁した湯 (milky hot spring water)
- 白濁色 (milky white color)
In medical contexts, 白濁 can describe cloudy urine or other bodily fluids, where it may indicate a health concern.