improper storage

collocation in English

meaningsofimproperandstorage

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improper
adjective
uk
/ɪmˈprɒp.ər/us
/ɪmˈprɑː.pɚ/
formal
dishonest and against a law or ...
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storage
noun[U]
uk
/ˈstɔː.rɪdʒ/us
/ˈstɔːr.ɪdʒ/
the putting and keeping of things in a special place for use in ...
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(Definition ofimproperandstoragefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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First, agricultural products are normally far more prone to deterioration due to overlong orimproperstoragethan industrial products.
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That is, is thereimproperstorage?
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Although selling illegal fireworks, selling fireworks to minors, or engaging inimproperstorageor sales practices may be offences in themselves, they cannot lead to a licence being revoked.
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The excessively bitter (and toxic) gourds are due toimproperstorage(temperature swings or high temperature) and over-riping.
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Chemical hazards include environmental contaminants, food ingredients (such as iodine), heavy metals, mycotoxins, natural toxins,improperstorage, processing contaminants and veterinary medicines.
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Some malfunctions with cartridges can be attributed to poor quality or damaged (improperstorage, moisture) ammunition.
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This is most commonly caused by heavy use, but can also be a result ofimproperstorageor natural evaporation.
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Improperstoragecan promote corrosion of the pits.
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Improperstorageof these items can allow bears to eat human food and become dependent on it, increasing the probability of encounters with humans.
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Damage to printed music may occur due to environmental sources (sunlight, temperature, humidity, pests, dust), physical handling, andimproperstorage.
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The instrument is also notorious because of factors such as the unfortunate loosening of the tuning pins caused by ageing andimproperstorage.
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Due to decades of neglect andimproperstorage, the original tapes were greatly deteriorated and had to be digitally transferred before the disc was made.
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After the war it transpired that the items which had been removed were also significantly damaged or lost, owing toimproperstorageor theft.
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It was in an advanced state of disrepair, aggravated byimproperstorage.
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Significant penalties can result from misuse, includingimproperstorageresulting in spillage.
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She discovered what she believed to be numerous violations of health regulations, including exposure of workers to contamination, faulty respiratory equipment andimproperstorageof samples.
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Recent investigations have shown that local well water has become contaminated by theimproperstorage of a large amount of hazardous waste in the facility, or on its grounds.
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Other safety violations include a lack of eyewash stations for employees working with corrosive liquids,improperstorageof compressed gas tanks and excessive amounts of flammable liquids.
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Less commonly, acute adverse reactions can also occur if chemical contamination of food occurs, for example fromimproperstorage, or use of non-food grade soaps and disinfectants.
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Therefore, one may find cases made to hold only the game media, thus saving space and protecting the disks or cartridges from the open environment orimproperstorage.
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