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Webster 1913 Edition

(răn-sĭd′ĭ-ty̆)

Noun.

[Cf. F.

rancidité

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

Ure.

rancidity ‎(countable and uncountable, plural rancidities)

state of being rancid