spoilage

• Sustantivo que designa el proceso de deterioro o descomposición, la cantidad de algo que se ha estropeado, o la acción de dañar o echar a perder algo.

A noun referring to the process of becoming spoiled, the amount that has spoiled, or the act of spoiling something by causing damage to it.

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1. Amount that has spoiledB2formalbusiness

   The quantity of something, especially food or goods, that has become damaged, rotten, or unfit for use.

   cantidad estropeada

   • The warehouse reported significant spoilage after the power outage.
   • We need to reduce spoilage in our supply chain.
   • The spoilage from the damaged shipment was written off as a loss.

   Sinónimoslossshrinkagewastagewaste

2. Process of becoming spoiledB2formalscientific

   The natural process by which perishable items, particularly food, decay or deteriorate over time.

   Deterioro o descomposición

   • Proper refrigeration slows down the spoilage of dairy products.
   • The spoilage of fruit is accelerated in warm temperatures.
   • Packaging is designed to prevent spoilage during transport.

   Sinónimosdecaydecompositiondeteriorationputrefactionspoiling

3. Act of causing damageC1formal

   The act of damaging or ruining something, often through carelessness or deliberate action.

   acción de dañar

   • The spoilage of the artwork was caused by exposure to sunlight.
   • Vandalism led to the spoilage of public property.
   • The spoilage of the documents was a result of water damage.

   Sinónimosdamagedestructionimpairmentruinationsabotagespoilingvandalismwrecking

   Antónimosconservationpreservationprotectionrepairrestoration