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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While there are a few ways antioxidants work, overall they can neutralize many of the processes that cause rancidity and preserve the flavors and nutritional value of your food for longer.
From Salon ● Oct. 19, 2023
Over one-tenth of the unflavored omega-3 products tested also failed tests for rancidity.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 4, 2023
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
It cannot be definitely stated just how this rancidity takes place, any more than just what are the chemical products causing rancidity.
From Soap-Making Manual A Practical Handbook on the Raw Materials, Their Manipulation, Analysis and Control in the Modern Soap Plant. by E. G. Thomssen
