as in decomposition
the process by which dead organic matter separates into simpler substances
in the days before refrigeration, spoilage was a constant problem
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Recent Examples of spoilage
Discard If in Doubt Off smell, unusual texture, and/or visible mold are all signs of spoilage.
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Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024
Your sense of smell is your best asset to tell if a food has gone bad (if there's no visible spoilage, such as mold).
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Nov. 2024
Another intern, interested in food spoilage, used AI to track subtle changes in the shape and behavior of small single cell organisms when they are exposed to the harmful bacteria associated with milk spoilage.
—IEEE Spectrum, 6 Oct. 2017
An Expert Weighs In On The Controversial Trend How To Tell When Cheese Has Gone Bad
Look for common indicators, such as bad smells or visual spoilage before cutting off a chunk of cheese to eat.
—Molly Allen, Southern Living, 2 July 2024
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Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024
Your sense of smell is your best asset to tell if a food has gone bad (if there's no visible spoilage, such as mold).
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Nov. 2024
Another intern, interested in food spoilage, used AI to track subtle changes in the shape and behavior of small single cell organisms when they are exposed to the harmful bacteria associated with milk spoilage.
—IEEE Spectrum, 6 Oct. 2017
An Expert Weighs In On The Controversial Trend How To Tell When Cheese Has Gone Bad
Look for common indicators, such as bad smells or visual spoilage before cutting off a chunk of cheese to eat.
—Molly Allen, Southern Living, 2 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for spoilage
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“Spoilage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spoilage. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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