Noun shelf life has 1 sense

1. shelf life - the length of time a packaged food or drug will last without deteriorating
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Shelf Life

Definition: The length of time that a product, especially food, can be stored without deteriorating in quality or becoming unfit for use.

Examples:

• The shelf life of milk is typically around one week.
• This package of cookies has a shelf life of six months.
• After the expiration date, the shelf life of the medicine decreases.

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