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rancid
01
(of food) having a spoiled or decomposed smell, typically due to the breakdown of fats or oils
Examples
The rancid smell of the leftover bacon made it clear that it had gone bad.
The rancid taste of the old cooking oil ruined the entire dish.
02
highly offensive or repulsive, often due to its morally objectionable or deeply unpleasant nature
Examples
The article ’s rancid arguments were filled with bigotry and made many readers feel disgusted.
His rancid behavior at the event was so distasteful that it overshadowed the entire occasion.
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