spoilage
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Preservatives are added to foods for several reasons, including preventing the growth of bacteria and mold, slowing spoilage, and helping products maintain their color, flavor, or freshness for longer.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 20, 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
If a gift idea immediately fills you with dread about schedules, storage, or spoilage, consider that useful information.
From Salon ● Dec. 23, 2025
The fresh towels ready for spoilage, the wastebaskets gaping their invitations, beckoning in the careless junk.
From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood
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