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rancidity

 

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Rancidity

Definition (noun): The state or quality of being rancid; the condition of having an unpleasant smell or taste as a result of oxidation or decomposition.

Example sentence 1: The rancidity of the spoiled milk made it impossible to consume.

Example sentence 2: Exposure to air can lead to the rancidity of certain oils and fats.

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Definition (adjective): Possessing an unpleasant smell or taste as a result of oxidation or decomposition; having gone bad.

Example sentence 1: The rancidity of the expired nuts deterred customers from purchasing them.

Example sentence 2: The cook detected the rancidity of the oil and decided to replace it.

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Definition (noun - popular): The quality of being boring, monotonous, or uninteresting.

Example sentence 1: The lack of creativity in the movie resulted in its rancidity among the audience.

Example sentence 2: The rancidity of the presentation led to disengagement from the audience.

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Definition (adverb - local): In a rancid manner; with an unpleasant smell or taste.

Example sentence 1: The butter was spreading rancidity throughout the dish.

Example sentence 2: The cheese had melted and started to stink rancidity.

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