spoilage
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/ˈspɔɪlɪdʒ/
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/ˈspɔɪlɪdʒ/
The process by which food or other perishable items become rotten or inedible due to factors like bacteria, mold, or time.
The restaurant had to throw away a lot of food due to spoilage.
レストランは、食品の腐敗のために多くの食品を捨てなければならなかった。