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
On January 14, a notice indicated that Tree House Food was recalling 48-ounce Great Value, Chicken Broth product due to the potential for packaging failures that could result in spoilage.
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Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 4 Feb. 2025
Best Cyber Monday Beauty Deals at Dyson Dyson sales are few and far between, save for the spoilage we get served during Cyber Monday.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024
Too much light can lead to early spoilage and reduce seed germination rates.
—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
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Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 4 Feb. 2025
Best Cyber Monday Beauty Deals at Dyson Dyson sales are few and far between, save for the spoilage we get served during Cyber Monday.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024
Too much light can lead to early spoilage and reduce seed germination rates.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spoilage
decay
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Teeth grinding can also cause more cavities to occur as grinding teeth together strips them of some of the protective enamel that could otherwise prevent tooth decay.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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All water has some fluoride, but many cities and counties in the state add more to help prevent tooth decay.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
17 May 2025
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“Spoilage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spoilage. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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