RANCIDITY

rancidity

(noun) the state of being rancid; having a rancid scent or flavor (as of old cooking oil)

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

rancidity (countable and uncountable, plural rancidities)

The state of being rancid.

Source: Wiktionary


Ran*cid"i*ty, n. Etym: [Cf. F. rancidité.]

Definition: The quality or state of being rancid; a rancid scent or flavor, as of old oil. Ure.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

16 April 2025

RACY

(adjective) marked by richness and fullness of flavor; “a rich ruby port”; “full-bodied wines”; “a robust claret”; “the robust flavor of fresh-brewed coffee”


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You can overdose on coffee if you drink about 30 cups in a brief period to get close to a lethal dosage of caffeine.

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