SPOILAGE Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

spoilage

noun

ˈspȯi-lij

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 on the Web Any excess moisture on your sprouts will speed up spoilage. —

Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2024 All of these incidents depicted in the show—equipment breakdown, employee injuries, water damage, fire, power outages and spoilage—are among the top insurance claims across restaurants. —

Chris Rhodes, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024 Just be sure to dry them thoroughly after washing, since excess moisture can speed up spoilage, then follow the guidance for how to store bananas above. —

Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2024 Refrigerated fruit imports and fresh meat exports would face spoilage and diversions, leading to shortages and higher prices. —

Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 23 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for spoilage

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