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rancidity, condition produced by aerial oxidation of unsaturated fat present in foods and other products, marked by unpleasant odour or flavour. When a fatty substance is exposed to air, its unsaturated components are converted into hydroperoxides, which break down into volatile aldehydes, esters, alcohols, ketones, and hydrocarbons, some of which have disagreeable odours.
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Jun 2, 2024 · rancid ( comparative more rancid, superlative most rancid) Rank in taste or smell. The house was deserted, with a rancid half-eaten meal still on the dinner table. Offensive . Her remarks were rancid; everyone got up and left.
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2 senses: 1. (of butter, bacon, etc) having an unpleasant stale taste or smell as the result of decomposition 2. (of a taste or.... Click for more definitions.
Britannica Dictionary definition of RANCID. [more rancid; most rancid] 1. of food : having a strong and unpleasant smell or taste from no longer being fresh. rancid butter. Some foods become/go/turn rancid quickly. 2. chiefly US : full of anger and bitterness. The argument turned rancid.
rancid definition: Rancid fat, such as oil or butter, smells and tastes bad because it is not fresh.. Learn more.
