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shelf life

/ˈʃelf laɪf/

Traducción: Período de tiempo durante el cual un producto, especialmente alimentos o medicamentos, permanece apto para su uso, fresco o adecuado para el consumo cuando se almacena en las condiciones recomendadas.

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/ˈʃelf laɪf/B2formal
  • esPeríodo de tiempo durante el cual un producto, especialmente alimentos o medicamentos, permanece apto para su uso, fresco o adecuado para el consumo cuando se almacena en las condiciones recomendadas.

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.

    esvida útil

    • 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.

    esvida útil

    • 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.