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shelf life
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shelf life [′shelf ‚līf]
(engineering)
The time that elapses before stored food, chemicals, batteries, and other materials or devices become inoperative or unusable due to age or deterioration.

storage life, shelf life
The time period for which a material (such as a packaged adhesive or sealant) can be stored, under specified temperature conditions, and remain suitable for use.

shelf life
The time period during which an adhesive, coating, sealant, or the like, can be stored (under specified conditions) and remain suitable for use.


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PEOPLE are more likely to check their passport expiry date than their pulse.
A British Heart Foundation survey revealed 57 per cent of people check their passport expiry date more often than their pulse.
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