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Definition of Rancid
1. Adjective. (used of decomposing oils or fats) having a rank smell or taste usually due to a chemical change or decomposition. "Rancid bacon"
2. Adjective. Smelling of fermentation or staleness.
Exact synonyms: Sour
Similar to: Ill-smelling, Malodorous, Malodourous, Stinky, Unpleasant-smelling
Derivative terms: Rancidity, Rancidness, Sourness
Similar to: Ill-smelling, Malodorous, Malodourous, Stinky, Unpleasant-smelling
Derivative terms: Rancidity, Rancidness, Sourness
Definition of Rancid
1. a. Having a rank smell or taste, from chemical change or decomposition; musty; as, rancid oil or butter.
Definition of Rancid
1. Adjective. Being rank in taste or smell. ¹
2. Adjective. offensive ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Rancid
1. having an unpleasant odor or taste [adj] : RANCIDLY [adv]
Medical Definition of Rancid
1. Having a rank smell or taste, from chemical change or decomposition; musty; as, rancid oil or butter. Origin: L. Rancidus, fr. Rancere to be rancid or rank. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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