rancidity (Meaning)
rancidity (n)
the state of being rancid; having a rancid scent or flavor (as of old cooking oil)
rancidity (n.)
The quality or state of being rancid; a rancid scent or flavor, as of old oil.
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rancidity Sentence Examples
- The rancidity of the butter spread throughout the air, leaving an unpleasant smell.
- Exposure to light and heat caused the walnuts to develop rancidity, making them inedible.
- The rancidity of the meat was so strong that it could be detected from a distance.
- The oil's rancidity had permeated the entire kitchen, rendering all the food unappetizing.
- The olives began to show signs of rancidity, with their flesh becoming discolored and slimy.
- The bread had developed a slight rancidity due to improper storage, affecting its taste and texture.
- The rancidity of the cheese was unmistakable, with its aroma resembling that of rotten milk.
- The mayonnaise had gone rancid, its creamy texture turning into a lumpy, unpleasant mess.
- The skin cream had developed rancidity over time, becoming irritating and ineffective.
- The paint had become rancid, losing its effectiveness and emitting a strong, unpleasant odor.
FAQs About the word rancidity
the state of being rancid; having a rancid scent or flavor (as of old cooking oil)The quality or state of being rancid; a rancid scent or flavor, as of old oil.
stink,staleness, stench, foulness, badness, funk, rankness, mustiness, odorousness, fustiness
fragrance, sweetness, sweetness,aroma, perfume, perfume, fragrance, aroma, bouquet, lusciousness
The rancidity of the butter spread throughout the air, leaving an unpleasant smell.
Exposure to light and heat caused the walnuts to develop rancidity, making them inedible.
The rancidity of the meat was so strong that it could be detected from a distance.
The oil's rancidity had permeated the entire kitchen, rendering all the food unappetizing.
