rancid
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Adj — Having a stale, unpleasant smell or taste, typically from fat or oil that has gone off.
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Etymology
From Latin rancidus, "stinking" or "rank."
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What does “rancid” mean?
The word “rancid” means having a stale, unpleasant smell or taste, typically from fat or oil that has gone off. In plain terms, describes food, especially fats and oils, that has spoiled and smells or tastes off.
How do you pronounce “rancid”?
“Rancid” is pronounced RAN-sihd (/ˈɹænsɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “rancid” in a sentence?
Here is “rancid” used in a sentence: “The butter had gone rancid after sitting out too long.”
What part of speech is “rancid”?
“Rancid” is an adjective.
Where does the word “rancid” come from?
The word “rancid” comes from Latin. From Latin rancidus, "stinking" or "rank.".