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
Before reheating, check for signs of spoilage like an off odor, flavor, or discoloration.
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2025
Great Value Chicken Broth was recalled by TreeHouse Foods, Inc., British Columbia, Canada, due to potential for packaging failures that could compromise the sterility of the product, resulting in spoilage.
—Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
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.
—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
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2025
Great Value Chicken Broth was recalled by TreeHouse Foods, Inc., British Columbia, Canada, due to potential for packaging failures that could compromise the sterility of the product, resulting in spoilage.
—Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
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.
—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
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 15 Mar. 2025.
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