˜yÐÄvlog

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shelf life

noun

  1. 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

  1. the length of time a packaged food, chemical, etc, will last without deteriorating
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of shelf life1

First recorded in 1925–30
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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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In addition to these financial and operational pressures, reformulation may affect production processes and shelf life, necessitating further adjustments.

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"There's a shelf life on how long we can afford to do this because it's definitely a financial strain," added Jannine.

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