spoilage

/ˈspɔɪlɪdʒ/
noun
  1. The process of something decaying or becoming unfit for use, especially food.
    • Proper canning prevents spoilage and keeps food safe to eat.
    • The warm weather caused rapid spoilage of the fresh vegetables.
    • The grocery store had to throw away a lot of meat due to spoilage.
  2. Something that has decayed or been ruined, or the amount of such material.
    • Farmers often lose a portion of their harvest to spoilage.
    • The warehouse reported a high percentage of spoilage in the fruit shipment.
    • The company tracks spoilage to reduce waste in its supply chain.
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