verb🔗ShareTo collect and remove refuse, or to search through refuse, carrion, or abandoned items for useful material"During the power outage, we scavenged the kitchen for candles and matches. "environmentecologyanimalactionutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo remove unwanted material from something, especially to purify molten metal by removing impurities"The workers scavenged the molten steel, removing slag and other impurities to create a stronger alloy. "materialprocessindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo expel the exhaust gases from the cylinder of an internal combustion engine, and draw in air for the next cycle"The mechanic explained that the two-stroke engine scavenged the burnt gases as the piston moved, clearing the cylinder for the next power stroke. "technologyvehiclemachinetechnicalenergyfuelscienceindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo feed on carrion or refuse"The stray dogs scavenged for scraps of food behind the restaurant. "animalfoodenvironmentnaturebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
