Definition for RAN-CID'I-TY, or RAN'CID-NESS

RAN-CID'I-TY, or RAN'CID-NESS, n.

The quality of being rancid; a strong sour scent, as of old oil. The rancidity of oils may be analogous to the oxydation of metals. – Ure.

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