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
This recall of three pallets of product was initiated due to a potential seal issue, identified during production, that may cause spoilage of the product.
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David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 15 Jan. 2025
Check your squash regularly for signs of spoilage and remove any affected squash immediately to avoid contaminating the others.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
Considerations: Investing in wine requires storage in ideal conditions to prevent spoilage.
—Darryl Lyons, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
This method enabled competitors to keep their overhead costs low, retaining minimal staff and reducing the risk of product spoilage en route.
—Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 15 Jan. 2025
Check your squash regularly for signs of spoilage and remove any affected squash immediately to avoid contaminating the others.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
Considerations: Investing in wine requires storage in ideal conditions to prevent spoilage.
—Darryl Lyons, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
This method enabled competitors to keep their overhead costs low, retaining minimal staff and reducing the risk of product spoilage en route.
—Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Spoilage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spoilage. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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