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/
Korean meaning: 음식이나 부패하기 쉬운 물품이 상하거나 썩는 과정
Korean pronunciation: **스포**일리지
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 process of decay or deterioration in food or other perishable goods
After pillage comes spoilage in the village!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
고대 프랑스어 'spoiler'(약탈하다)에서 유래. 원래는 전리품을 의미했지만, 시간이 지나면서 음식이나 물건이 상하는 의미로 확장되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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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