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spoilable


Meanings
  • adjective

    Capable of being spoiled or ruined, especially food.

  • verb

    To ruin or damage, especially food.


Rhymes
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oilable , boilable , coilable
Variants
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spoil , spoilable , spoiled , spoiling , spoils , spoilt
Etymology
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Originally meant 'capable of being spoiled', from Old English spolian 'to plunder' and spol (spoil). The sense of 'spoiling food' developed in the late 15th century.


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  1. The word 'spoil' comes from the Old English word 'spolian', which means 'to plunder'.

  2. The first recorded use of the word 'spoilable' in English was in the late 15th century.

  3. Foods that are high in protein, such as meat and dairy products, are more spoilable than foods that are low in protein, such as fruits and vegetables.


Related Concepts
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  1. perishable: Refers to food or other items that can spoil or decay over time.

  2. contaminant: A substance that contaminates or spoils food, water, or other substances.


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In literature, the term 'spoilable' is used metaphorically to describe characters or situations that are delicate or fragile and can be easily ruined or damaged. In food industry, 'spoilable' refers to foods that can be contaminated by microorganisms and spoil if not stored or prepared properly.

How to Memorize "spoilable"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a beautiful fruit basket that can be spoiled if not kept in a cool place.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'spoilable' with the image of a fragile vase that can be easily broken.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym SPOIL to remember the meaning of spoilable: Sensitive, Perishable, Overripe, Injured, and Loss.


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