spoilage

[spoi-lij] / ˈspɔɪ lɪdʒ /

NOUN

decay

Synonyms

STRONG

adulteration atrophy blight breakdown caries consumption corrosion decadence decline decomposition decrease decrepitude degeneracy degeneration depreciation deterioration dilapidation disintegration disrepair dissolution downfall dying extinction fading failing gangrene impairment mortification putrefaction putrescence putridity putridness rot rottenness rotting ruin ruination rust senescence spoilation wasting withering

WEAK

crumbling perishing wasting away

Antonyms

STRONG

ascent betterment building combination construction development growth improvement increase morality rise

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And if half of what you buy is wasted because of spoilage, you won’t save by buying in bulk.

From Washington Post

You might have chips printed into every milk bottle for example that detect spoilage, replacing the use of sell-by-dates.

From The Verge

Plenty of strategies can help you reduce food waste at home, starting with cooking more of what you already have before shopping, keeping an inventory and storing food properly to prevent spoilage.

From Washington Post

Plenty of ingredients that are susceptible to spoilage or diminishing returns come in amounts that are hard to use quickly.

From Washington Post

The data covers vaccinators who receive their allocation from the state, and are required to report waste or spoilage data, the state health department said.

From Washington Times

spoilage

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