Rancid

adjective
'rænsɪd

Adjective

  • (used of decomposing oils or fats) having a rank smell or taste usually due to a chemical change or decomposition

    rancid butter

    rancid bacon

  • smelling of fermentation or staleness

    Similar:Sour

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Similar Words

  • Sour
  • Ill-smelling
  • Malodorous
  • Malodourous
  • Stinky
  • Unpleasant-smelling
  • Stale
  • Rancidity
  • Rancidness