storage life

[/ˈstɔːrɪdʒ laɪf/]
nounpl: storage lives
vida útil de armazenamento
1. the length of time that a product can be stored under specified conditions while maintaining its quality, safety, and effectiveness
The battery has a storage life of five years if kept in a cool, dry place.
A bateria tem uma vida útil de armazenamento de cinco anos se mantida em local fresco e seco.
2. the period during which a perishable item remains suitable for use or consumption before deteriorating
The medicine's storage life is two years from the date of manufacture.
A vida útil de armazenamento do medicamento é de dois anos a partir da data de fabricação.
Storage life is a critical concept in both American and Brazilian industries, particularly in pharmaceuticals, food production, and manufacturing. In Brazil, products must clearly display 'data de validade' (expiration date) on packaging by law. The term is commonly used in technical documentation, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance discussions across both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
shelf lifestorage periodstorage durationusable life
Antonyms / Antônimos
expirationspoilage

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
vida útil de armazenamento
most common and formal usage
General Brazilian
durabilidade de armazenamento
alternative technical term
Portugal
vida útil de armazenagem
Portuguese preference for 'armazenagem' over 'armazenamento'
Technical contexts
período de validade em armazenamento
more descriptive phrasing used in product specifications

Related Words

shelf lifeexpiration datepreservationdeteriorationperishablestability

Related Idioms & Phrases

within storage life
exceed storage life
extend storage life
storage life expired
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