spoilage

[ spoi-lij ]

/ ˈspɔɪ lɪdʒ /

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noun

the act of spoiling or the state of being spoiled.

material or the amount of material that is spoiled or wasted: The spoilage in today's shipment is much too great.

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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Nearby words

spohr, spoil, spoil bank, spoil for, spoil ground, spoilage, spoiled priest, spoiler, spoiler party, spoilfive, spoils

Origin of spoilage

First recorded in 1590–1600; spoil + -age

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Examples from the Web for spoilage

It will also hide unwanted vegetal flavors and even mask certain types of spoilage.
The Great Wine Cover-up|Keith Wallace|August 18, 2009|DAILY BEAST
We have had some where poisons may have generated because spoilage has set in.
Warren Commission (4 of 26): Hearings Vol. IV (of 15)|The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
If any spoilage should occur on the surface, this layer will protect the vegetables beneath.
Every Step in Canning|Grace Viall Gray
Besides this increase in production there is the decrease in spoilage.
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The longer the menu list, the more labor, equipment, food wastage and spoilage.
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Now in connection with the spoilage and rotting that is another matter.
Northern Nut Growers Association Report of the Proceedings at the Forty-Second Annual Meeting|Northern Nut Growers Association

British Dictionary definitions for spoilage

spoilage

/ (ˈspɔɪlɪdʒ) /

noun

the act or an instance of spoiling or the state or condition of being spoilt

an amount of material that has been wasted by being spoiltthe spoilage of corn was considerable

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