noun
- the state or quality of being rancid; having an unpleasant smell or taste from being old or spoiled
Examples
- The rancidity of the old cooking oil made the kitchen smell terrible.
- We had to throw away the nuts because of their obvious rancidity.
- The butter’s rancidity was evident from its sour odor.
- Proper storage can prevent the rancidity of fats and oils.
- The rancidity of the milk was noticeable as soon as we opened the carton.
- Heat and light can accelerate the rancidity of many food products.