Meaning of 'rancid'

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Meaning of ‘rancid’

2 definitions found.

rancid

adjective

smelling of fermentation or staleness

Synonyms: sour

adjective

(used of decomposing oils or fats) having a rank smell or taste usually due to a chemical change or decomposition

Example: "rancid butter"

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