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Scavenge

Scavenge Meaning & Definition
Scavenge Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Scavenge?

[v] remove unwanted substances from, as in chemistry
[v] feed on carrion or refuse; of some animals
[v] collect discarded or refused material; "She scavenged the garbage cans for food"
[v] clean refuse from; "Scavenge a street"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Scavenge: clean | salvage

Related Terms | Find terms related to Scavenge:

See Also | clean | collect | feed | garner | gather | give | make clean | pull together | remove | take | take away | withdraw

Scavenge In Webster's Dictionary

\Scav"enge\, v. i. (Internal-combustion Engines) To remove the burned gases from the cylinder after a working stroke; as, this engine does not scavenge well.
\Scav"enge\, v. t. To remove (burned gases) from the cylinder after a working stroke.
\Scav"enge\, v. t. To cleanse, as streets, from filth. --C. Kingsley.

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