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Meaning of rancescence | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

The process of turning rancid.

archaic, uncountable

Examples

“Other liquid substances become concrete by exposure to air, in consequence of the absorption of oxygen, as in the process of rancescence of oils, in the conversion of the oily portion of milk or cream into butter, &c.”

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

ranch ranch dressing ranch-sieve ranchboy ranchburger ranche