How Do You Spell RANCIDNESS?

Pronunciation: [ɹˈansɪdnəs] (IPA)

Rancidness (/ˈrænsɪdnɪs/) is a noun that describes the state of being rancid, or having an unpleasant smell or taste due to spoilage. The IPA phonetic transcription shows how each sound in the word is pronounced. The first syllable is pronounced with a short "a" sound, followed by an "s" sound, and then another short "i" sound. The second syllable has a short "i" sound, followed by a "d" sound, and another "n" sound. The final syllable has a short "i" sound and an "s" sound. Together, they create the word rancidness.

RANCIDNESS Meaning and Definition

1. Rancidness is a noun which refers to the state or quality of being rancid. Rancid, in turn, is an adjective that describes a substance, especially food, as having a disagreeable smell or taste due to decomposition or the breakdown of fats or oils. It is used to indicate that the item has become spoiled or gone bad.

   The term rancidness typically applies to organic matter, particularly oils or fats, that have undergone oxidation or decomposition, resulting in the release of volatile compounds that emit an unpleasant odor or cause an unpleasant taste when consumed. It is commonly associated with stale or expired food, such as rancid meat, spoiled dairy products, or past-their-prime cooking oils.

   The sensation of rancidness can vary depending on the specific substance, but it is often described as foul, putrid, or rank. When food or other perishable items become rancid, it is generally recommended to avoid consuming them, as they may pose health risks and can lead to digestive discomfort or illness.

   Additionally, the term rancidness can be metaphorically applied in a figurative sense to describe other things beyond food, such as ideas, relationships, or atmospheres that have become unpleasant, offensive, or morally corrupt over time. In these contexts, it implies a sense of decay, deterioration, or rot.

2. Strong disagreeable smell or odour, as of old oil.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for RANCIDNESS

• placcidness
• branciness
• rancidnes
• Rankidness
• Rancledness

Etymology of RANCIDNESS

The word "rancidness" comes from the adjective "rancid", which originated from the Latin word "rancidus". This Latin term is derived from the verb "rancere", meaning "to stink". Over time, "rancidus" evolved into Old French as "rancide" and later into Middle English as "ransid". Ultimately, "rancidness" emerged as a noun form of the adjective "rancid" to describe the state or quality of being rancid, particularly referring to food or other organic matter having a spoiled or unpleasant smell or taste.

Plural form of RANCIDNESS is RANCIDNESSES