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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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Refrigerated fruit imports and fresh meat exports would face spoilage and diversions, leading to shortages and higher prices.
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Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 23 Sep. 2024
Benson points out that cold temperatures (about 40°Fahrenheit) reduce bacterial growth and preserve firmness and prevent spoilage.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2024
As a reminder, for nearly every produce aisle item (except for bananas), our Test Kitchen suggests washing just before using your garden goodies, since excess moisture can speed up spoilage.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2024
Route optimization is a critical component of last-mile logistics for refrigerated items since a lack of efficiency in routing or unanticipated delays can lead to food spoilage.
—Anar Mammadov, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024
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Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 23 Sep. 2024
Benson points out that cold temperatures (about 40°Fahrenheit) reduce bacterial growth and preserve firmness and prevent spoilage.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2024
As a reminder, for nearly every produce aisle item (except for bananas), our Test Kitchen suggests washing just before using your garden goodies, since excess moisture can speed up spoilage.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2024
Route optimization is a critical component of last-mile logistics for refrigerated items since a lack of efficiency in routing or unanticipated delays can lead to food spoilage.
—Anar Mammadov, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024
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“Spoilage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spoilage. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.
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spoilage
noun
spoil·age
ˈspȯi-lij 
: the action of spoiling or the condition of being spoiled
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