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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However, unlike other methods of detecting spoilage, the app doesn’t require a transparent container or for the container to be opened and doesn’t require expensive and bulky equipment.
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New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2024
By reducing the amount of time that stock has to be held for or the likelihood of spoilage due to overstocking, costs are reduced, and profits go up.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Discard If in Doubt Off smell, unusual texture, and/or visible mold are all signs of spoilage.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024
Your sense of smell is your best asset to tell if a food has gone bad (if there's no visible spoilage, such as mold).
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Nov. 2024
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New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2024
By reducing the amount of time that stock has to be held for or the likelihood of spoilage due to overstocking, costs are reduced, and profits go up.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Discard If in Doubt Off smell, unusual texture, and/or visible mold are all signs of spoilage.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024
Your sense of smell is your best asset to tell if a food has gone bad (if there's no visible spoilage, such as mold).
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for spoilage
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“Spoilage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spoilage. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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