härskiintynyt — meaning in English

English meaning

• rancid adj Having a stale, unpleasant smell or taste, typically from fat or oil that has gone off.
• sour adjective Having a sharp, acidic taste, like lemon or vinegar.

Senses

härskiintynyt is used for these senses in English:

• rancid (of oily or fatty food) Rank in taste or smell.
• sour Made rancid by fermentation, etc.

sour — full definition

1. adjective Having a sharp, acidic taste, like lemon or vinegar.
2. adjective Spoiled or gone bad from fermenting.
3. adjective Unpleasant, bad-tempered, or unfriendly.
4. noun A cocktail made with a spirit, citrus juice, and sugar.

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