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eltaantua.

to become rancid

9 characters3 syllables approx.Suomi language

Meaning & usage

verb/ˈeltɑːntuɑˣ/[ˈe̞l̪t̪ɑ̝ːn̪ˌt̪uɑ̝(ʔ)]
  1. to become rancid

    intransitive
  2. to become spoiled

    intransitive
Where this word comes from

elta- + -antua, probably from the dialectal verb eltata (“to heat”) (compare dialectal kesäytyä < kesä (“summer”)), as foods spoil faster when it's warmer.

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