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US
/ˈspɔɪɫədʒ, ˈspɔɪɫɪdʒ/
]
[ UK /spˈɔɪlɪdʒ/ ]
[ UK /spˈɔɪlɪdʒ/ ]
NOUN
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the act of spoiling something by causing damage to it
her spoiling my dress was deliberate - the process of becoming spoiled
- the amount that has spoiled
How To Use spoilage In A Sentence
- The treatment not only enhances the safety of the fruit, but also extends its shelf life by reducing native microflora that may cause spoilage.
- Although pigs will readily consume wet food waste, the high moisture content contributes to spoilage and feeding management problems.
- The e-nose can monitor air quality; identify pathogens; monitor food ripeness or spoilage; monitor physiological conditions from breath analysis, for example; and detect biological or chemical weapons. Gadget Freak Files
- Though chocolate milk sales continue to grow, this beverage choice is challenged by a greater incidence of spoilage and a shorter shelf life than unflavored milk.
- The job is generally done on the last or second-to-last day of setup to avoid smelly food spoilage.
- Extra care must be given during harvest to avoid spoilage.
- Antimicrobial compounds such as carvacrol and 2-Nitro-1-propanol (2NPOH) are effective inhibitors of pathogens such as E. coli O157: H7 and B. cereus and can be used with foods including cereal dough to prevent spoilage, claims a new study. FoodQualityNews RSS
- This article provides evidence for identification of halophilic microbes as the major cause of fish spoilage, and is one of the earliest publications in the field of halophile microbiology. BioMed Central - Latest articles
- It also helps retard oil spoilage and reduce off-flavor in stored peanut products.
- Hydrogenation turns oils into semi-solid fats that are resistant to spoilage and thus give products a longer shelf life.