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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

the length of time a packaged food, chemical, etc, will last without deteriorating

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First recorded in 1925–30

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Use scraps for stocks or sauces, get creative with leftovers, and store ingredients properly to extend their shelf life.

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Vitamin C is heat sensitive, which means it degrades because the food inside pouches is heated to ensure safety and increase shelf life.

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Still, Park’s popularity could have a shelf life.

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I’m pretty sure those bunkers don’t have a shelf life half as good as advertised.

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Minor sanctions have a "shelf life" of two years, and are wiped completely if a soldier is posted elsewhere, he said.

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