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
Unusual smell and off-putting consistency – Indicating premature spoilage despite proper storage.
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Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Avoid washing until ready to use to avoid excess moisture, which could cause spoilage.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2025
Before eating, check for any signs of spoilage such as a foul odor or slimy texture.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Mar. 2025
These microbes can contaminate food, causing spoilage, off-odors, and illnesses such as gastroenteritis, which lead to diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 26 Feb. 2025
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Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Avoid washing until ready to use to avoid excess moisture, which could cause spoilage.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2025
Before eating, check for any signs of spoilage such as a foul odor or slimy texture.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Mar. 2025
These microbes can contaminate food, causing spoilage, off-odors, and illnesses such as gastroenteritis, which lead to diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 26 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for spoilage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spoilage
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Fluoride can stop early tooth decay by putting minerals back into enamel.—
Katherine Dillinger,
CNN Money,
30 Apr. 2025
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The concern is not that AI is inherently detrimental, but rather the potential for its uncritical and pervasive use to lead to a form of agency decay – a diminished capacity for independent thought, problem-solving, and creative generation when the first and easiest solution is to defer to an AI.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Spoilage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spoilage. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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