Spoilage

Synonyms for "spoilage" (58 found)

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Closest matches (12)

Noun(3 words)

spoiling blighting decay

biodegradability biodegradation breakup caries carrion corrosion corruption decay decomposition

Strong matches (17)

degradability degradation dilapidation disintegration disorganization dissolutiondry rotfoulness gangrene mildew mold mortification mould moulder mouldy

Noun(2 words)

deterioration loss

Related words (29)

necrosis oxidation oxidization putrefaction putrescence putridity putridness rancidity rancidness rankness resolution rot rottenness rust slough sphacelation sphacelustooth decay

Noun(11 words)

perishing rots rotting ruin ruining shrinkage souring spoilspoiled foodwastage waste

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More general

9 entries

damage decay decomposition deteriorationindefinite quantityinjury loss ruin waste

More specific

6 entries

inventory lossmoldplan spoilagerotstorage losssurprise spoilage

Collocations

6 entries

food spoilagepostharvest spoilagerate of spoilagespoilage bacteriaspoilage indicatorsspoilage prevention

Inflections

1 entries

Derivations

4 entries

nonspoilage spoil spoiled spoiling

Sample sentences

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Salt preserves fish from spoilage.

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Food packaging reduces spoilage.

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Put your leftovers in airtight containers to prevent spoilage.

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Refrigerators save food from spoilage.

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