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spoilage

Syllabification: (spoil·age)
Pronunciation: /ˈspoilij/
Definition of spoilage

noun

  • 1the action of spoiling, especially the deterioration of food and perishable goods.
  • 2waste produced by material being spoiled, especially paper that is spoiled in printing.

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