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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Aged cheeses undergo fermentation and drying processes that intensify flavor and extend shelf life, while cottage cheese has a higher moisture content and must be refrigerated to prevent spoilage.
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Daryl Austin, USA Today, 29 July 2025
Whether refrigerated, frozen, or stored short-term at room temperature, keeping simple precautions in mind will help preserve its quality and prevent spoilage.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 27 July 2025
Optimizing Distribution Networks Distribution networks are strengthened when food is handled properly to prevent spoilage.
—Ryan Begin, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
In some cases, food wasn’t food at all. Pre-pasteurization, milk spoilage and bacterial growth was a major problem.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 1 May 2025
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Daryl Austin, USA Today, 29 July 2025
Whether refrigerated, frozen, or stored short-term at room temperature, keeping simple precautions in mind will help preserve its quality and prevent spoilage.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 27 July 2025
Optimizing Distribution Networks Distribution networks are strengthened when food is handled properly to prevent spoilage.
—Ryan Begin, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
In some cases, food wasn’t food at all. Pre-pasteurization, milk spoilage and bacterial growth was a major problem.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 1 May 2025
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“Spoilage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spoilage. Accessed 7 Aug. 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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