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shelf life
noun
the term or period during which a stored commodity remains effective, useful, or suitable for consumption.
Many medicines have a very short shelf life.
shelf life
noun
the length of time a packaged food, chemical, etc, will last without deteriorating
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of shelf life1
Example Sentences
He credits his company's system of delivering frozen dough to franchises around the world for improving efficiency and extending shelf life.
Processed food, Dr He notes, will remain an essential part of feeding a large and growing human population, as processing ensures food safety, extends shelf life, and reduces waste.
“Unfortunately, that can’t happen. But some things have a three-week shelf life. My nephew is going to have one weekend every year where everybody remembers the day that George Floyd changed the world.”
Good thing too – memes are perishable, but worthwhile art has a long enough shelf life to inform our changing world.
Use scraps for stocks or sauces, get creative with leftovers, and store ingredients properly to extend their shelf life.
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