rancid in a sentence
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📚 Grade Level: Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8
Definition
Rancid refers to a strong, unpleasant smell or taste resulting from the decomposition or spoilage of fats or oils, often associated with food that is no longer safe to consume.
Sample Sentences
- The rancid smell of the spoiled milk filled the entire kitchen.
- After weeks of neglect, the leftovers in the fridge had turned rancid and were no longer safe to eat.
- She could tell that the butter was rancid just by taking a whiff of the container.
- His rancid attitude during the meeting put everyone in a bad mood.
- The rancid oil was a clear sign that it had been used far beyond its expiration date.