Rancidification (noun)
ran-sid-if-ik-ay-shun
The process of becoming rancid; the oxidation of oils and fats which this involves.
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Scientific American. From rancid + -ification.
Example sentences
“The rancidification process is fascinating.”
Praetorian (adj) (noun) pri-taw-ree-un of or relating to a praetor (a magistrate in the Roman republic). a soldier of the Praetorian Guard (Roman imperial army) First recorded in 1375–1425; late…
