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"

Similar to: Stale
Derivative terms: Rancidness

2. Adjective. Smelling of fermentation or staleness.

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)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Rancid

ranchhand
ranchhands
ranching
ranchings
ranchland
ranchlands
ranchless
ranchlike
ranchman
ranchmen
rancho
ranchoes
ranchos
ranchwoman
ranchwomen
rancid (current term)
rancider
rancidest
rancidification
rancidified
rancidifies
rancidify
rancidifying
rancidities
rancidity
rancidly
rancidness
rancidnesses
rancing
rancke complex

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