condition produced by aerial oxidation of unsaturated fat present in foods and other products, marked by unpleasant odour or flavour. When a fatty ... [1 related articles] Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/r/11
Process in which fats exposed to the air undergo oxidation and liquefy. Other reactions, such as hydrolysis, take place which result in the release of foul smelling free acids. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/22159
Ran·cid'i·ty (răn*sĭd'ĭ*tȳ) noun [ Confer French rancidité .] The quality or state of being rancid; a rancid scent or flavor, as of old oil. Ure. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/R/9