rancid

Example Sentences

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As Nolso opens the door, a rancid odour escaped.

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

To put it directly, the smell of rancid meat is created by way of countless tiny bacterial farts.

From Salon • May 27, 2025

A pungent, fishy rancid odor has been wafting through the coastal air in Los Angeles this week, an unfortunate consequence of beautiful bioluminescent algae that has graced local beaches for a fortnight.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 30, 2024

The goat was "nasty and mean", smelled "disgusting, musky, rancid", and would chase her young children, knocking them down.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2024

My gut clenches in fear; then there’s that rancid hate, flashing up in an instant.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood