rancid (s)

a01070321

type s
lex_filenum 00
def (used of decomposing oils or fats) having a rank smell or taste usually due to a chemical change or decomposition
examples rancid butter
rancid bacon
Outgoing links
Similar to stale
Derivationally related form rancid → rancidness
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Similar to stale
Derivationally related form rancidness → rancid

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