Examples of spoilage in a Sentence
The milk should be refrigerated to prevent spoilage.
in the days before refrigeration, spoilage was a constant problem
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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.
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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
Homemade yogurt should be used within about the same timeframe, but be sure to check for signs of spoilage before serving.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 18 May 2025
Pasteurization is the process of heating liquids or foods, in order to kill microbes that can cause spoilage and disease.
—Laura Gómez, Scientific American, 26 Mar. 2025
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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
Homemade yogurt should be used within about the same timeframe, but be sure to check for signs of spoilage before serving.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 18 May 2025
Pasteurization is the process of heating liquids or foods, in order to kill microbes that can cause spoilage and disease.
—Laura Gómez, Scientific American, 26 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for spoilage
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“Spoilage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spoilage. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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spoilage
noun
spoil·age
ˈspȯi-lij 
: the action of spoiling or the condition of being spoiled
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