scalage
/ˈskeɪlɪdʒ/
noun
- A reduction or allowance made for waste, shrinkage, or loss, especially in the weight or volume of goods.
- The shipping company applied a scalage of 5% to account for moisture loss in the grain.
- The farmer calculated the scalage for spoiled fruit before selling the rest at market.
- When buying lumber, the scalage for sawdust and trimming is often included in the price.