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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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About 20% of all bread is thrown out on shelf-life grounds and this is a major problem because of reduced wheat production and increased demand.
SLB is the best option for vacuum packaging; it extends product shelf-life without using synthetic preservatives.
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