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Meanings of spoilage in English

The act of spoiling something by causing damage to it.

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Examples for "spoil"
Examples for "spoil"
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However, I also strongly believe in the right to spoil your vote.
The Irish Times
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I wanted to spoil the party by a long way, Abbott said.
News.com.au
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No way was he going to let a woman spoil the moment.
Snow melts in spring
4
We should not interfere in case we spoil an official criminal investigation.
In a gilded cage
5
The only result will be to spoil the control of the aeroplane.
The Aeroplane Speaks
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Then several years later, ranch houses grew up nearby spoiling the view.
The new yorker
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And predictably Republicans and the oil industry were spoiling for a fight.
The Guardian
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Thank you for spoiling me, feeding me, being so good to me.
Answered prayers
4
History was reversed, as the English were forced into a spoiling game.
The Guardian
5
There was no denying it: she'd merely been spoiling for a fight.
The Assassin’s Blade
Usage of spoilage in English
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But by far the most important defense against spoilage is temperature control.
On food and cooking: the science and lore of the kitchen
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Now in connection with the spoilage and rotting that is another matter.
Northern Nut Growers Association Report of the Proceedings at th...
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To prevent spoilage, your equipment must be in good shape and working properly:
Canning & preserving for dummies 2nd edition
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The best way to detect food spoilage is by visually examining your jars.
Canning & preserving for dummies 2nd edition
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It also carries recipe suggestions and discusses reasons for food spoilage.
The Irish Times
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Such treatment can reduce spoilage and wastage thereby potentially increasing revenue.
Pubmed
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You can also find info on how to prevent and identify food spoilage.
Canning & preserving for dummies 2nd edition
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These problems don't indicate spoilage, but your pickle flavor may be altered slightly.
Canning & preserving for dummies 2nd edition
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If there are observable signs of spoilage, the food should not be eaten.
Jamaica Observer
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Precut fruits and vegetables are convenient but especially susceptible to deterioration and spoilage.
On food and cooking: the science and lore of the kitchen
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Chloramphenicol When honey is harvested too early, it's watery and prone to spoilage.
Wired
12
There was never any telling where or when spoilage would strike.
Knife of dreams
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Rats and spoilage made sure there was always a market for the peddlers.
Knife of dreams
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The wind carried the scent of the subway, and of dirt and spoilage.
The strain
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But the same refrigerator feels perfectly balmy to deep-water fish enzymes and spoilage bacteria.
On food and cooking: the science and lore of the kitchen
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They offered a money-back guarantee in the event of spoilage.
What the dog saw: and other adventures
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