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
The three most common causes for spoilage: temperature fluctuations, moisture, and rancid oil.
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Mar. 2025
More than 75,000 bottles of International Delights coffee creamers have been recalled after reports of spoilage and illness from using the products.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 18 Mar. 2025
For many, blackouts mean food spoilage, loss of network, and unbearable darkness.
—New Atlas, 12 Mar. 2025
The company that makes International Delight coffee creamer has recalled more than 75,000 bottles of two popular flavors after complaints of spoilage and illness.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 18 Mar. 2025
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Mar. 2025
More than 75,000 bottles of International Delights coffee creamers have been recalled after reports of spoilage and illness from using the products.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 18 Mar. 2025
For many, blackouts mean food spoilage, loss of network, and unbearable darkness.
—New Atlas, 12 Mar. 2025
The company that makes International Delight coffee creamer has recalled more than 75,000 bottles of two popular flavors after complaints of spoilage and illness.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spoilage
decay
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The decay of marketing effects varies by channel, audience, creative, season and competitive context.—
Cody Greco,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Although abrupt, the decision follows years of concern about the decay of U.S. Antarctic scientific infrastructure, exacerbated by hesitations from both agencies about starting big new projects in the face of ongoing federal budget uncertainty.—
Nadia Drake,
Scientific American,
22 July 2025
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“Spoilage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spoilage. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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