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rancidness vs scent

scent vs rancidness

rancidness and scent both are nouns.

rancidness is not a verb while scent is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
rancidness Yes No No No
scent Yes No Yes No
As nouns, scent is a hypernym of rancidness; that is, scent is a word with a broader meaning than rancidness:
  • rancidness: the property of being rancid
  • scent: any property detected by the olfactory system
Other hypernyms of rancidness include aroma, odor, odour, olfactory property, smell, taste property.
rancidness (noun) scent (noun)
the property of being rancid any property detected by the olfactory system
an odor left in passing by which a person or animal can be traced
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
rancidness (verb) scent (verb)
apply perfume to
catch the scent of; get wind of
cause to smell or be smelly
Difference between rancidness and scent

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