Ranzigkeit
dieNounrancidity
English translations
- 01
rancidity
Word details
- German meaning
- Ranzigkeit bezeichnet den Zustand von Fetten und Ölen, wenn sie durch chemische Prozesse wie Oxidation oder Hydrolyse verderben und einen unangenehmen Geruch und Geschmack entwickeln.
- English meaning
- Rancidity refers to the state of fats and oils when they spoil due to chemical processes such as oxidation or hydrolysis, developing an unpleasant odor and taste.
- Synonym
- Unfrische
- German example
- Die Ranzigkeit des Öls machte das Essen ungenießbar.
- English example
- The rancidity of the oil made the food inedible.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- die
- Singular Form
- die Ranzigkeit
- Plural Form
- None
Example sentences with “Ranzigkeit”
Die Ranzigkeit des Öls war unverkennbar. (The rancidity of the oil was unmistakable.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the adjective form?
The adjective is 'ranzig'.