English

Verb
en-verb|scaveng|ing

#transitive to collect and remove refuse, or to search through refuse for useful material
#transitive to remove unwanted material from something, especially to purify molten metal by removing impurities
#transitive to expel the exhaust gases from the cylinder of an internal combustion engine, and draw in air for the next cycle
#intransitive to feed on carrion or refuse

Derived terms
scavenger
scavenge pump

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