noun
- the quality or state of being rancid; having an unpleasant smell or taste from being old or spoiled
Examples
- The rancidness of the old butter was immediately apparent when she opened the container.
- He detected the rancidness in the cooking oil and decided to throw it away.
- The rancidness of the nuts made them inedible.
- She wrinkled her nose at the rancidness coming from the expired milk.
- The chef emphasized the importance of proper storage to prevent rancidness in oils.
- The rancidness of the bacon grease had developed over several weeks.