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spoilage

[spoi-lij] / ˈspɔɪ lɪdʒ /


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Products must turn faster through a central warehouse, and there is a greater risk that spoilage or production hiccups result in unfilled orders, executives and employees said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026

Moore said the facility has remained at 45 degrees, which mitigates the risk of it becoming a biohazard due to food spoilage.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 21, 2026

Non-antioxidants inhibit microbial growth or slow chemical reactions that cause spoilage.

From Science Daily ● Jan. 27, 2026

Meanwhile, your executor could work with the landlord to arrange access to care for pets or plants, empty the fridge to prevent food spoilage, and so forth.

From MarketWatch ● Jan. 14, 2026

This year, the strange, lingering winter, combined with the unexpected spoilage of much of the Kingdom’s food stores, had led to growing panic among the people.

From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo


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