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
Too much light can lead to early spoilage and reduce seed germination rates.
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2025
This means defining key objectives, such as improving inventory tracking, reducing spoilage, improving demand forecasting and enhancing redistribution efforts.
—Guy Yehiav, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
Just over 2,000 cases of chicken broth sold at Walmart have been recalled due to a packaging issue that could lead to product spoilage, a Walmart spokesperson confirmed to USA TODAY Monday morning.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 13 Jan. 2025
Change the water daily and check for signs of mold or spoilage.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Mar. 2025
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2025
This means defining key objectives, such as improving inventory tracking, reducing spoilage, improving demand forecasting and enhancing redistribution efforts.
—Guy Yehiav, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
Just over 2,000 cases of chicken broth sold at Walmart have been recalled due to a packaging issue that could lead to product spoilage, a Walmart spokesperson confirmed to USA TODAY Monday morning.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 13 Jan. 2025
Change the water daily and check for signs of mold or spoilage.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spoilage
decay
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The structure’s decay was captured in numerous photos, and demolition seemed imminent when the decision was made to rebuild it in conjunction with the new Power & Light District.—
Randy Mason,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2025
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The Context Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has frequently railed against fluoride—which medical and dental experts say can be crucial in preventing tooth decay and cavities, especially in children who live in areas with lower levels of fluoride in drinking water.—
Sonam Sheth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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“Spoilage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spoilage. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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