noun
- plural of rancidness; the states or qualities of being rancid, having an unpleasant smell or taste from being old or spoiled
Usage: rare plural form
Examples
- The different rancidnesses of the various oils were immediately apparent.
- She could detect the varying rancidnesses in the old cooking fats.
- The chef compared the rancidnesses of butter stored at different temperatures.
- Multiple rancidnesses filled the air in the abandoned kitchen.
- The food inspector noted several distinct rancidnesses in the samples.