spoilage — I noun blight, corrosion, corruption, decay, decomposition, decrement, deterioration, dilapidation, disintegration, dissolution, erosion, putrefaction, putrescence, rot, wastage, waste II index decrement, dissolution (disintegration) B … Law dictionary
spoilage — [spoil′ij] n. 1. a spoiling or being spoiled 2. something spoiled or the amount spoiled … English World dictionary
spoilage — *Waste, scrap, and defective goods arising from manufacturing processes. Spoilage is not necessarily without value, as the waste, *by products, or defective *output of a *production process can sometimes be sold for *scrap value or reworked. A… … Auditor's dictionary
spoilage — rendering fish unfit for human consumption through the actions of bacteria, moulds, yeasts, etc. Odour, flavour, appearance and texture may be affected. Temperature affects spoilage rate. Fish with a natural low pH like tunas spoil more slowly… … Dictionary of ichthyology
spoilage — /spoy lij/, n. 1. the act of spoiling or the state of being spoiled. 2. material or the amount of material that is spoiled or wasted: The spoilage in today s shipment is much too great. 3. the decay of foodstuffs due to the action of bacteria;… … Universalium
spoilage — noun Date: 1597 1. the act or process of spoiling; especially the process of decay in foodstuffs 2. something spoiled or wasted 3. loss by spoilage … New Collegiate Dictionary
spoilage — noun a) The part of something that has spoiled. To prevent spoilage, store in a cool, dry place. b) The process of spoiling … Wiktionary
spoilage — [[t]spɔ͟ɪlɪʤ[/t]] N UNCOUNT When spoilage occurs, something, usually food, decays or is harmed, so that it is no longer fit to be used. [TECHNICAL] … English dictionary
spoilage — /ˈspɔɪlɪdʒ/ (say spoylij) noun 1. an act or instance of spoiling: spoilage of fruit on the way to market. 2. that which is spoiled …
spoilage — Synonyms and related words: biodegradability, biodegradation, breakup, caries, carrion, corrosion, corruption, decay, decomposition, degradability, degradation, dilapidation, disintegration, disorganization, dissolution, dry rot, foulness,… … Moby Thesaurus
