Smell rancid or smell Rancidity [closed]

"you should check the oil bottle if you smell rancid/rancidity. Don't use it" The proofreader says rancid, but i would say rancidity


You could say:

"You should check the oil for rancidity. If the oil smells rancid do not use it."

or just: "If the oil smells rancid do not use it."

rancidity (noun): the condition or state of being rancid

rancid (adjective): (of butter, oil, etc.) tasting or smelling unpleasant because ofnot being fresh