Definitions
- Describing the unpleasant smell or taste of food that has gone bad due to exposure to air or light. - Referring to the chemical process that occurs when fats or oils break down and become spoiled. - Talking about the stale or musty odor of old or expired food products.
- Describing the foul smell or taste of decomposing organic matter, such as meat or vegetables. - Referring to the state of decay or rot in organic matter that produces a repulsive odor. - Talking about the noxious odor of sewage or other waste materials.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe unpleasant smells or tastes.
- 2Both words are associated with the decomposition or spoilage of organic matter.
- 3Both words have negative connotations and are used to describe something that is undesirable or unappetizing.
What is the difference?
- 1Source: Rancidity is typically associated with the spoilage of fats or oils, while putridity is associated with the decay of organic matter.
- 2Odor: Rancidity is often described as a stale or musty odor, while putridity is described as a foul or repulsive odor.
- 3Cause: Rancidity is caused by exposure to air or light, while putridity is caused by bacterial or fungal activity during decomposition.
- 4Scope: Rancidity can be used to describe a range of foods, while putridity is more commonly used to describe meat or other animal products.
- 5Severity: Putridity is generally considered more severe than rancidity, as it implies a more advanced state of decay or decomposition.
Remember this!
Rancidity and putridity are both words used to describe unpleasant smells or tastes associated with the decomposition or spoilage of organic matter. However, rancidity is typically associated with the spoilage of fats or oils, while putridity is associated with the decay of organic matter. Additionally, rancidity is caused by exposure to air or light, while putridity is caused by bacterial or fungal activity during decomposition.
