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shelf life

The correct spelling is shelf life.

How to pronounce shelf life

noun

Say it like: She-lf -lif-e

The correct spelling is shelf life. The length of time a product (especially food and drugs) will last without deteriorating or without being sold.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.The length of time a product (especially food and drugs) will last without deteriorating or without being sold.
  2. 2.The maximum time a packaged material can be stored under specific conditions and still meet the performance requirements specified.

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