rancid

Definition of rancid

Adjectives

(used of decomposing oils or fats) having a rank smell or taste usually due to a chemical change or decomposition
"rancid butter"
"rancid bacon"
Synonyms:
stale
lacking freshness, palatability, or showing deterioration from age
smelling of fermentation or staleness
Synonyms:
sour
ill-smelling, malodorous, malodourous, stinky, unpleasant-smelling
having an unpleasant smell

Vocabulary Lists for rancid

GRE Super 4800 Plus »(4851 words)
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WordMasters: Grade 4 Gold Division Nov-Dec '08 »(25 words)
http://www.visualthesaurus.com/cm/wordmasters/1563/
  • alloy
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GRE Barron's Part 6 »(500 words)
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feelings »(5461 words)
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Words that contain rancid

rancidity
 rancidness