Vocabulary Entry

spoilage

|noun • verb

noun

The process of becoming spoiled or decayed, especially in reference to food.

Example Sentences

"The spoilage of the food made it inedible."

"Proper storage can reduce the spoilage of fruits and vegetables."

"The company had to discard a large amount of product due to spoilage."

verb

Example Sentences

"The heat can spoilage the milk if not refrigerated promptly."

"Leaving the groceries in the car all day can spoilage the fresh produce."

"High temperatures can spoilage perishable items quickly."