1. The process of becoming spoiled
   "The lack of refrigeration led to rapid food spoilage"
    
2. The act of spoiling something by causing damage to it
   "The food's spoilage was due to improper storage"
    
3. The amount that has spoiled
   "The grocery store had to account for spoilage in their inventory"

Derived forms: spoilages

Type of: decay, indefinite quantity, injury

Encyclopedia: Spoilage