Definitions
- Referring to the state of being stale or having an unpleasant smell or taste due to oxidation. - Describing the quality of food or oil that has gone bad or become spoiled. - Talking about the process of decomposition or spoilage in fats, oils, or other organic substances.
- Describing the state of being decayed, putrid, or decomposed. - Referring to the quality of something that has gone bad or become spoiled due to bacterial or fungal growth. - Talking about the process of decay or decomposition in organic matter.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe the state of being spoiled or decayed.
- 2Both words are used to describe the quality of food or organic matter that has gone bad.
- 3Both words can be used to describe the process of decomposition or spoilage in organic substances.
What is the difference?
- 1Cause: Rancidity is caused by oxidation, while rottenness is caused by bacterial or fungal growth.
- 2Odor: Rancidity is often associated with a stale or musty smell, while rottenness is associated with a putrid or foul odor.
- 3Taste: Rancidity can affect the taste of food or oil, making it unpleasant or bitter, while rottenness can make food taste sour or acidic.
- 4Type of substance: Rancidity is often used to describe fats, oils, or other organic substances that have gone bad, while rottenness can be used to describe any type of organic matter that has decayed or decomposed.
- 5Severity: Rottenness is often used to describe a more severe state of decay or decomposition than rancidity.
Remember this!
Rancidity and rottenness are both words used to describe the state of being spoiled or decayed in organic matter. However, rancidity is caused by oxidation and is often associated with a stale or musty smell or unpleasant taste, while rottenness is caused by bacterial or fungal growth and is associated with a putrid or foul odor and taste. Additionally, rancidity is often used to describe fats, oils, or other organic substances, while rottenness can be used to describe any type of organic matter that has decayed or decomposed.
