spoilage
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lɪdʒ noun
2.
material or the amount of material that is spoiled or wasted: The spoilage in today's shipment is much too great.
3.
the decay of foodstuffs due to the action of bacteria; rotting: He was concerned about the spoilage of fruit on the way to market.
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spoilage (ˈspɔɪlɪdʒ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | the act or an instance of spoiling or the state or condition of being spoilt |
| 2. | an amount of material that has been wasted by being spoilt: the spoilage of corn was considerable |
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Spoilage
is always a great word to know.
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| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
Example sentences
Foods based on fresh plant products are subject to spoilage.
There is no spoilage from goods returned from consignment.
In developing countries where spoilage greatly cuts food productivity, the method could help cut losses between field and table.
Ironically, more hops were historically used in beer to protect the beer from bacterial spoilage.
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