单词	spoilage
释义	spoilage noun spoil·​age ˈspȯi-lij  1 : the act or process of spoiling especially : the process of decay in foodstuffs 2 : something spoiled or wasted 3 : loss by spoilage Synonyms breakdown corruption decay decomposition festering putrefaction putrescence rot See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The milk should be refrigerated to prevent spoilage. in the days before refrigeration, spoilage was a constant problem Recent Examples on the Web Add preservatives, such as sulfur dioxide (an additive generally recognized as safe by the FDA), to reduce the risk of wine spoilage. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2022 Regardless of the date printed on a package, check for signs of spoilage before consuming. Anne Marie Lee, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2022 Quite aside from the long-term costs of such spoilage in terms of health and nutrition, there is also an immediate economic impact on the prices that farmers can charge for their harvest. Nicola Twilley, The New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2022 Localized farming also reduces fuel consumption, increases freshness and reduces spoilage. Bryan Fried, Forbes, 15 Aug. 2022 The concept of food additives includes preservatives that slow product spoilage as well as vitamins and spices. Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 18 July 2022 The deliberate outages not only plunged residents of the area into darkness for days, but the resulting food spoilage strained already tight budgets. Fox News, 4 July 2022 Protecting edible items from bacteria and other microorganisms reduces spoilage, which is a major factor in food being tossed out. Sam Jones, Scientific American, 24 June 2022 Salt and acidity can stave off spoilage, so ingredients packed into a bento are typically well seasoned. Rachel Ng, Outside Online, 5 June 2021 See More Word History First Known Use 1597, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition spoilage noun spoil·​age ˈspȯi-lij  : the process or result of the decay of food spoilage noun as in decomposition the process by which dead organic matter separates into simpler substances in the days before refrigeration, spoilage was a constant problem Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance decomposition decay fermentation putrefaction rot putrescence corruption disintegration breakdown festering crumbling souring curdling dissolution moldering Antonyms & Near Antonyms maturation growth ripening
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