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• n  the state of being rancid; having a rancid scent or flavor (as of old cooking oil)

• Those oils are loved by restaurateurs because they can be repeatedly reheated without breaking down and by food processors because they're resistant to rancidity.
• Some will poke and prod their turkey meat or smell it to check for rancidity; others plan to pass on the lunch altogether.
• Some will poke and prod their turkey meat or smell it to check for rancidity; others plan to pass on the lunch altogether.