as in decomposition
the process by which dead organic matter separates into simpler substances
in the days before refrigeration, spoilage was a constant problem
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Recent Examples of spoilage
Keep it frozen to prevent spoilage and for easy use.
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Merve Ceylan, Health, 25 Sep. 2025
Amphorae gave way to wooden barrels, and Venetian shipbuilding ensured wines could travel further with less spoilage.
—Layne Randolph, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
From Practicality to Personality Butter dishes have a long history; early designs often featured lids or even ice chambers to prevent spoilage.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2025
Most recalls are due to misbranding, spoilage, contamination with Salmonella or Listeria, bacteria, the presence of foreign materials (including bone and plastic), or evidence of product tampering.15
Hot dogs are generally safe to eat if they are handled correctly and kept cold before consumption.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 17 July 2025
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Merve Ceylan, Health, 25 Sep. 2025
Amphorae gave way to wooden barrels, and Venetian shipbuilding ensured wines could travel further with less spoilage.
—Layne Randolph, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
From Practicality to Personality Butter dishes have a long history; early designs often featured lids or even ice chambers to prevent spoilage.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2025
Most recalls are due to misbranding, spoilage, contamination with Salmonella or Listeria, bacteria, the presence of foreign materials (including bone and plastic), or evidence of product tampering.15
Hot dogs are generally safe to eat if they are handled correctly and kept cold before consumption.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 17 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spoilage
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After extinguishing the fire, officials found Robert Hill, 44, deceased with severe burns, apparent head trauma, and signs of decomposition, according to Melesa Johnson with the Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
29 Sep. 2025
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Authorities located a body in the front trunk of the Tesla that was in a state of decomposition, LAPD sources said.—
Alex Stone,
ABC News,
29 Sep. 2025
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Its decay produces flashes of light in the detector that can mimic potential dark matter signals.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Oct. 2025
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These radioisotopes spontaneously transform into different elements and release radiation – energetic particles or light – in a process called radioactive decay.—
Andrea Richard,
The Conversation,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Spoilage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spoilage. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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