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RANCIDITY

\ɹansˈɪdɪti], \ɹansˈɪdɪti], \ɹ_a_n_s_ˈɪ_d_ɪ_t_i]\

Definitions of RANCIDITY

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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A strong disagreeable smell or odour, as of old oil.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

n. Quality of being rancid; a strong, sour scent, as of old oil.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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