Rancidity

noun

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Definitions

Noun

1
The state of being rancid. countable, uncountable
2
the state of being rancid; having a rancid scent or flavor (as of old cooking oil) wordnet

Synonyms

caries carrion decay decomposition dry rot emetic

Etymology

From rancid + -ity.

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