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Examples of spoilage in a Sentence
The milk should be refrigerated to prevent spoilage.
in the days before refrigeration, spoilage was a constant problem
Recent Examples of spoilage from the Web
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Lengthy customs checks would increase the risk of spoilage.
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However, the most recent reports suggest that the ballot spoilage rate is surprisingly low — in the range of 3 to 4 percent.
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For example, waste and spoilage consumed 30 percent of operating costs, and a supplier had quietly raised the cost of several of their staples.
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Given the somewhat confusing new primary system, it was widely anticipated that there’d be some ballot spoilage.
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Other supplemental coverage can cover food spoilage and inflation, which ensures your policy is aligned with current construction costs.
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There were some efforts to combat the spoilage problem, and enterprising farmers tried to keep milk and cream cold by lowering them into wells.
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Remember that tubers can grow a foot or more from the plant, and that any nicks on their tender skins will encourage spoilage.
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Always wash produce thoroughly to remove any microorganisms that may be present and that could contribute to spoilage.
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First Known Use of spoilage
1597
spoilage Synonyms
SPOILAGE Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of spoilage for English Language Learners
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: the process or result of decaying
SPOILAGE Defined for Kids
Definition of spoilage for Students
: the process or result of the decay of food
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