Examples of spoilage in a Sentence
The milk should be refrigerated to prevent spoilage.
in the days before refrigeration, spoilage was a constant problem
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Signs of butter spoilage include discoloration, bitter taste, and a sour smell.
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Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2025
Cooler temperatures make potatoes dark and oily, while warm temperatures lead to sprouting and early spoilage.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2025
While some condiments last for months or even years before opening, after opening, exposure to air, moisture, and contaminated utensils can speed up spoilage.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025
Current food technology can’t sustain nutrient-rich diets for that long without spoilage.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
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Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2025
Cooler temperatures make potatoes dark and oily, while warm temperatures lead to sprouting and early spoilage.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2025
While some condiments last for months or even years before opening, after opening, exposure to air, moisture, and contaminated utensils can speed up spoilage.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025
Current food technology can’t sustain nutrient-rich diets for that long without spoilage.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
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“Spoilage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spoilage. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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spoilage
noun
spoil·age
ˈspȯi-lij 
: the action of spoiling or the condition of being spoiled
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