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Words related to spoilage
spoil·age
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-age
indicating a collection, set, or group -
nonperishable
not subject to rapid deterioration or decay: A supply of nonperishable food was kept for emergencies. -
pasteurize
to expose (a food, as milk, cheese, yogurt, beer, or wine) to an elevated temperature for a period of time sufficient to destroy certain microorganisms, as those that can produce disease or cause spoilage or undesirable fermentation of food, without radically altering taste or quality. -
picowave
to irradiate (food) with gamma rays in order to retard spoilage. -
processed cheese
a mass-produced product made of one or more types of cheeses that have been heated and mixed with emulsifiers, colorings, flavorings, etc., primarily to retard spoilage and enhance spreadability at reduced cost. -
resist
to withstand, strive against, or oppose: to resist infection; to resist temptation.