shelf life

• Период времени, в течение которого продукт, особенно еда или лекарство, остается пригодным к использованию, свежим или подходящим для потребления при хранении в рекомендуемых условиях.

The length of time that a product, especially food or medicine, remains usable, fresh, or suitable for consumption while stored under recommended conditions.

1. Product freshness periodB1formal

   The length of time a product, especially food or medicine, remains usable, fresh, or safe to consume.

   Срок годности

   • The milk has a shelf life of only one week.
   • Check the shelf life before buying canned goods.
   • Proper storage can extend the shelf life of many products.

2. Duration of usefulnessB2informal

   The period during which something remains effective, popular, or useful.

   Срок годности

   • That pop star's career had a short shelf life.
   • The shelf life of this software is about three years before an update is needed.
   • New technologies often have a limited shelf life.