spoilage — the process of decay or deterioration in food or other perishable goods
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the process of decay or deterioration in food or other perishable goods
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈspɔɪlɪdʒ/
Example Sentences
- The vampire's refrigerator was full of spoilage because he forgot blood has an expiration date too.
- Proper storage techniques can minimize spoilage and extend the shelf life of fresh produce.
- The restaurant's profit margin decreased due to excessive spoilage caused by poor inventory management.
spoilage
NOUN[/ˈspɔɪlɪdʒ/]
the process of decay or deterioration in food or other perishable goods
The grocer frowns at the spoilage piling up in the back fridge.
After pillage comes spoilage in the village!
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“The vampire's refrigerator was full of spoilage because he forgot blood has an expiration date too.”
“Proper storage techniques can minimize spoilage and extend the shelf life of fresh produce.”
“The restaurant's profit margin decreased due to excessive spoilage caused by poor inventory management.”
“My roommate's idea of preventing spoilage is eating everything before it goes bad, regardless of hunger.”
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