verb🔗ShareRécupérer, fouillerTo 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. "Pendant la panne de courant, nous avons fouillé la cuisine à la recherche de bougies et d'allumettes.environmentecologyanimalactionutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareÉpurer, nettoyerTo 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. "Les ouvriers ont épuré l'acier en fusion, en éliminant les scories et autres impuretés pour créer un alliage plus résistant.materialprocessindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBalayer, rincerTo 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. "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.technologyvehiclemachinetechnicalenergyfuelscienceindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCharogner, glanerTo feed on carrion or refuse"The stray dogs scavenged for scraps of food behind the restaurant. "Les chiens errants charognaient des restes de nourriture derrière le restaurant.animalfoodenvironmentnaturebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading