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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Recent Examples of spoilage
For many, blackouts mean food spoilage, loss of network, and unbearable darkness.
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New Atlas, 12 Mar. 2025
The company that makes International Delight coffee creamer has recalled more than 75,000 bottles of two popular flavors after complaints of spoilage and illness.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 18 Mar. 2025
Knowing how long opened jam lasts and how to spot signs of spoilage is key to keeping your fridge organized, reducing waste, and avoiding foodborne illness.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 24 May 2025
Foods processed to prevent spoilage but not usually refrigerated are the most common vehicles of botulism.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
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New Atlas, 12 Mar. 2025
The company that makes International Delight coffee creamer has recalled more than 75,000 bottles of two popular flavors after complaints of spoilage and illness.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 18 Mar. 2025
Knowing how long opened jam lasts and how to spot signs of spoilage is key to keeping your fridge organized, reducing waste, and avoiding foodborne illness.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 24 May 2025
Foods processed to prevent spoilage but not usually refrigerated are the most common vehicles of botulism.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spoilage
decay
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It was originally added to water systems to combat tooth decay but more recently has been scrutinized by critics citing studies that elevated exposure could reduce IQ levels in children.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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In a world where sugar consumption continues to rise, dentists are struggling to keep up with demand; by some estimates, nearly 3.5 billion people worldwide are now struggling with oral diseases and tooth decay.—
David Prosser,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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“Spoilage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spoilage. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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