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scavenged

/ˈskævɪndʒd/ /ˈskævəndʒd/

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verb

Rebuscar, hurgar

To collect and remove refuse, or to search through refuse, carrion, or abandoned items for useful material

Examples :

"During the power outage, we scavenged the kitchen for candles and matches. "

Durante el corte de energía, rebuscamos en la cocina en busca de velas y cerillas.

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verb

Limpiar, purificar

To remove unwanted material from something, especially to purify molten metal by removing impurities

Examples :

"The workers scavenged the molten steel, removing slag and other impurities to create a stronger alloy. "

Los trabajadores limpiaron el acero fundido, eliminando la escoria y otras impurezas para crear una aleación más fuerte.

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verb

Barrer, limpiar

To expel the exhaust gases from the cylinder of an internal combustion engine, and draw in air for the next cycle

Examples :

"The mechanic explained that the two-stroke engine scavenged the burnt gases as the piston moved, clearing the cylinder for the next power stroke. "

El mecánico explicó que el motor de dos tiempos barría los gases quemados a medida que el pistón se movía, limpiando el cilindro para la siguiente carrera de potencia.

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verb

Carroñar, rebuscar

To feed on carrion or refuse

Examples :

"The stray dogs scavenged for scraps of food behind the restaurant. "

Los perros callejeros carroñaban restos de comida detrás del restaurante.

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