What is the definition of corrosion and rancidity?
Difference between corrosion and rusting.
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corrosion is the process in which a metal decays due to the formation of the layer of the oxides over it. this is because of the presence of the oxygen and the moisture present in the atmosphere
rancidity is the process of oxidation of the oils and fats present in the food
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Corrosion – The process of slow conversion of metals into their undesirable compounds due to their reaction with oxygen, water, acids, gases etc. present in the atmosphere is called corrosion.
Rusting – Iron when reacts with oxygen and moisture forms red substance called rust.
Rancidity – The taste and odour of food materials containing fat and oil changes when they are left exposed to air for long time. This is called rancidity.
It is caused due to oxidation of fat and oil present in food material.
It can be prevented by using various methods such as by adding antioxidants to the food materials, Storing food in air tight container and by flushing out air with nitrogen.
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