spoilage

noun

spoil·age ˈspȯi-lij

Synonyms of spoilage next

: the act or process of spoiling

especially : the process of decay in foodstuffs

: something spoiled or wasted

: loss by spoilage

Examples of spoilage in a Sentence

The milk should be refrigerated to prevent spoilage. in the days before refrigeration, spoilage was a constant problem

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The hot, dry air these vents emit throughout the day can damage or warp certain items, cause food spoilage, and turn flammable items placed near heat vents into fire hazards. —

Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2024 Curing, often using nitrates and nitrites — preservatives that prevent spoilage and preserve meat’s pinkish color — and salt, is one of the more common ways food manufacturers extend the life of modern cold cuts. —

Keren Landman, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018 Keeping Beverages Safe With Heat In the 1860s, French microbiologist Louis Pasteur discovered that heating wine and beer killed the organisms that caused spoilage, which then was a significant problem in France. —

Kerry E. Kaylegian, Discover Magazine, 6 Dec. 2024 Best Last-Minute Cyber Monday Beauty Deals at Dyson Dyson sales are few and far between, save for the spoilage we get served during Cyber Monday. —

Annie Blackman, Allure, 3 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for spoilage