The difference between Fermented and Rancid
When used as adjectives, fermented means produced by fermentation, whereas rancid means rank in taste or smell.
check bellow for the other definitions of Fermented and Rancid
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Fermented as a verb:
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Fermented as an adjective:
Produced by fermentation.
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Fermented as an adjective:
Of food or drink, turned sour due to unwanted fermentation.
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Rancid as an adjective:
Rank in taste or smell.
Examples:
"The house was deserted, with a rancid half-eaten meal still on the dinner table."
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Rancid as an adjective:
Offensive.
Examples:
"His remarks were rancid; everyone got up and left."