noun ·2 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The part of something that has spoiled. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   the act of spoiling something by causing damage to it wordnet
3. 3
   The process of spoiling. countable, uncountable

   "To prevent spoilage, store in a cool, dry place."

4. 4
   the process of becoming spoiled wordnet
5. 5
   the amount that has spoiled wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

biodegradabilitybiodegradationbreakupcariescarrioncorrosion

Example

More examples

"Salt preserves fish from spoilage."

Etymology

From spoil + -age.

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