shelf life
noun
: the period of time during which a material may be stored and remain suitable for use
broadly
: the period of time during which something lasts or remains popular
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However, high-quality items are dispersed after their shelf life ends.
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Tina Charisma, Essence, 23 May 2024
Processors may treat milk beyond minimum times or temperatures to provide an extra margin of safety, or to reduce bacteria that can cause milk to spoil, thus increasing the product’s shelf life.
—Kerry E. Kaylegian, Discover Magazine, 23 May 2024
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Tina Charisma, Essence, 23 May 2024
Processors may treat milk beyond minimum times or temperatures to provide an extra margin of safety, or to reduce bacteria that can cause milk to spoil, thus increasing the product’s shelf life.
—Kerry E. Kaylegian, Discover Magazine, 23 May 2024
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shelf life
noun
: the period of time during which a material (as a food or drug) may be stored and remain suitable for use
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