rancid

Example Sentences

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As Nolso opens the door, a rancid odour escaped.

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

"It's an absolutely rancid, horrible smell, and it just burns your throat," says Pauline Claridge who has lived in this part of Rainham for 15 years.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2025

Left too long in that environment, it will eventually turn rancid.

From Salon • Jan. 19, 2025

Poor quality oil, or rancid oil, will have a lower smoke point.

From Seattle Times • May 20, 2024

The smell in Iofur’s palace was repulsive: rancid seal fat, dung, blood, refuse of every sort.

From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman