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rancidity

 

[ หŒrรฆnหˆsษชdษ™ti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

food preservation

Rancidity is the state of becoming rancid, characterized by an unpleasant smell or taste, typically associated with fats and oils. This process occurs when fat undergoes oxidation or hydrolysis, leading to the formation of free fatty acids, which contribute to off-flavors. Rancidity can significantly impact food quality and safety, making it unpalatable and, in some cases, harmful to consume. Understanding and controlling rancidity is essential in food storage and preservation to extend shelf life and maintain quality.

Synonyms

decomposition, putrefaction, spoilage.

Examples of usage

  • The rancidity of the cooking oil made the food taste bad.
  • He poured out the rancid butter that had been left in the fridge too long.
  • Signs of rancidity can be detected through smell and taste.
  • Rancidity can be prevented by proper packaging and storage.

Translations

Translations of the word "rancidity" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ranรงo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เคฐเคพเคฌเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ranzigkeit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ rancid

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณั–ั€ะบะพั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rancid

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้…ธๅŒ–

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rancissement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ rancio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yaฤŸlama

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ฐํŒจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุณุงุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลพluknutรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลพlฤ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ˜่ดจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลพlost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rancidity

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะพั‚ั‹า“ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ–แƒ แƒ“แƒ˜แƒšแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qatฤฑlaลŸma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ rancio

Etymology

The term 'rancidity' originates from the Latin word 'rancidus', which means 'rotten' or 'stinking', and is derived from 'rancere', implying a foul odor. The concept of rancidity has been recognized for centuries, particularly in relation to the storage of food and the degradation of oils and fats. In the 19th century, the understanding of rancidity improved due to advances in chemistry and the study of lipid oxidation. This paved the way for more effective preservation methods in the food industry. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass a broader understanding of the chemical changes that occur in various organic materials, highlighting its significance not only in culinary practices but also in food safety and health considerations.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,497 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.