rancid
adjective
having a rank, unpleasant, stale smell or taste, as through decomposition, especially of fats or oils.
rancidity
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a word derived from
rancid.
Example Sentences
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Over one-tenth of the unflavored omega-3 products tested also failed tests for rancidity.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 4, 2023
"Products that lack an antioxidant or preservative are likely to develop rancidity in the oil," he wrote, "and that can be metallic, fishy, painty, or stale-nut-like depending on the recipe."
From Salon ● Oct. 5, 2021
Formaldehyde, the embalmer’s tool, was a favourite for treating milk about to go off: its sweet taste masked rancidity.
From Nature ● Oct. 14, 2018
The fat content also is higher because of the oil in the grain, which makes the flour less stable and prone to rancidity.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 8, 2016
Storing nuts in attics which are likely to become excessively hot in the summer time, causes rancidity sooner than any other method.
From Growing Nuts in the North A Personal Story of the Author's Experience of 33 Years with Nut Culture in Minnesota and Wisconsin by Carl Weschcke
