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scavenged

/ˈskævɪndʒd/ /ˈskævəndʒd/

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verb

Récupérer, fouiller

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. "

Pendant la panne de courant, nous avons fouillé la cuisine à la recherche de bougies et d'allumettes.

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verb

Épurer, nettoyer

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. "

Les ouvriers ont épuré l'acier en fusion, en éliminant les scories et autres impuretés pour créer un alliage plus résistant.

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verb

Balayer, rincer

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. "

Le mécanicien a expliqué que le moteur à deux temps balayait les gaz brûlés lorsque le piston se déplaçait, nettoyant le cylindre pour la prochaine phase de puissance.

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verb

Charogner, glaner

To feed on carrion or refuse

Examples :

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

Les chiens errants charognaient des restes de nourriture derrière le restaurant.

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