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单词 rancescent
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rancescentadj.

Brit. /ranˈsɛsnt/, U.S. /rænˈsɛs(ə)nt/
Origin: A borrowing from Latin. Etymons: Latin rancescent-, rancescens, rancescere.
Etymology: < post-classical Latin rancescent-, rancescens, present participle of rancescere to become rancid (4th cent.) < classical Latin rancēre to be rotten or putrid (see rancid adj.) + -ēscere (see -escent suffix).
rare.
Becoming rancid; in a rancid condition.
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1753 J. Lind Treat. Scurvy iii. ii. 429 As it is accompanied with no spots it may be denominated the pale scurvy; but when the fat is thick and viscous, the mucous pale scurvy; when it is become rancid, the rancescent scurvy.
1828 N. Webster Amer. Dict. Eng. Lang. Rancescent, becoming rancid or sour.
1871 L. Colange Zell's Pop. Encycl. II. 710/1 Rancescent, becoming rancid; turning sour.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2008; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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