spoilage
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Synonyms for spoilage
Synonyms
breakdown, corruption, decay, decomposition, festering, putrefaction, rot
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Lengthy customs checks would increase the risk of spoilage. — Jason Douglas, WSJ, "May’s Brexit Plan Comes Just in Time for Supply Chains," 11 July 2018 However, the most recent reports suggest that the ballot spoilage rate is surprisingly low — in the range of 3 to 4 percent. — Seth Masket, Vox, "How Colorado’s unaffiliated voted," 29 June 2018 For example, waste and spoilage consumed 30 percent of operating costs, and a supplier had quietly raised the cost of several of their staples. — Janelle Nanos, BostonGlobe.com, "For more Boston restaurants, staying in business means being an open book," 8 June 2018 Given the somewhat confusing new primary system, it was widely anticipated that there’d be some ballot spoilage. — Seth Masket, Vox, "How Colorado’s unaffiliated voted," 29 June 2018 Other supplemental coverage can cover food spoilage and inflation, which ensures your policy is aligned with current construction costs. — Dylan Jackson, miamiherald, "Now is the time to evaluate your hurricane insurance. It isn't as simple as you think.," 18 June 2018 There were some efforts to combat the spoilage problem, and enterprising farmers tried to keep milk and cream cold by lowering them into wells. — Daniel Fernandez, Smithsonian, "The Surprisingly Intolerant History of Milk," 11 May 2018 Remember that tubers can grow a foot or more from the plant, and that any nicks on their tender skins will encourage spoilage. — The Editors Of Organic Life, Good Housekeeping, "How To Grow Perfect Sweet Potatoes In Your Backyard," 15 Mar. 2017 Always wash produce thoroughly to remove any microorganisms that may be present and that could contribute to spoilage. — Lauren Matthews, Country Living, "The New Guidelines for Canning," 13 July 2016These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'spoilage.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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spoilage
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English Language Learners Definition of spoilage
: the process or result of decaying
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Kids Definition of spoilage
: the process or result of the decay of food
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