spoilage
Example Sentences
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But once harvested, mangoes continue to ripen quickly, making them highly vulnerable to softening, moisture loss, and spoilage during storage and transport.
From Science Daily • May 23, 2026
Florence Parpart, who was trained as a stenographer, designed and patented in 1914 an electric refrigerator that maintained consistent cold temperatures, reduced food spoilage and decreased the need for daily food shopping.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 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
It was an effort to get rid of her bountiful supply of courgettes before they succumbed to spoilage.
From Salon • Jun. 14, 2025
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
