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rancid

[ran-sid] / ˈræn sɪd /


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Southern California air regulators Thursday adopted a slate of new requirements aimed at neutralizing the rancid odors from the fire-damaged Lineage warehouse that still contains millions of pounds of rotting food.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 6, 2026

Milk, for example, would be mixed with formaldehyde to sweeten it when it went rancid.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 23, 2026

Antioxidant preservatives serve a different purpose, helping to prevent oxidation so foods do not become brown or rancid.

From Science Daily Jun. 18, 2026

As Nolso opens the door, a rancid odour escaped.

From Barron's Mar. 3, 2026

Too rancid and gristly even for the crows, it was crawling with maggots.

From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker




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