spoilage
spoilage
Definition
spoil·age (spo̵il′ij)
noun
- a spoiling or being spoiled
- something spoiled or the amount spoiled
spoilage
Synonyms
spoilage
Usage Examples
Preposition: of
- food: Also, the spoilage of food by bacteria and mold is reduced when food is kept below 8°C.
- egg: Additionally high losses often occur due to spoilage of eggs.
- produce: This book is concerned with the safety and spoilage of fresh produce.
Converse of object
- prevent: Also, the floral clusters are usually turned to prevent spoilage; this requires extra handling.
- reduce: Biogas energy also enables farmers to process their produce for preservation and added value, reducing spoilage and increasing the overall benefits.
- cause: Wash just before using, since the added moisture in the bag could cause spoilage.
- cover: Quantities of materials supplied must be adequate to cover normal spoilage.
- delay: Milk kept in silver jugs, or with silver coins in it, is known to delay spoilage.
- retard: The purpose might be to retard spoilage, to enhance flavor, to increase nutrition, or to improve texture.
Adjective modifier
- microbial: This is the main basis of microbial food spoilage, which lowers its nutritional value.
- bacterial: Jean-Michel Cazes, the owner of Lynch-Bages says that in 1973 the cellars were contaminated by bacterial spoilage.
- normal: Quantities of materials supplied must be adequate to cover normal spoilage.
- potential: This may save significant production time and elimination potential product spoilage.
Modifies a noun
- organism: Bacillus species are well known in the food industry as spoilage organisms.
- bacterium: Natural preservatives " The extracts can be used in food formulations to protect food against spoilage bacteria.
- microorganism: This is because beer is a rather unfavorable growth medium for most beer spoilage microorganisms.
- mold: Carbon dioxide at sufficient concentrations can inhibit the growth of spoilage molds.
- allowance: Each individual binding order will necessitate a spoilage allowance.
Noun used with modifier
