Definition of scavenging Scavenging
/skæˈvʌnʤɪŋ/ - [skatvunjing] -
We found 3 definitions of scavenging from 2 different sources.
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What does scavenging mean?
Wiktionary 
- scavenging (Verb)
Present participle of scavenge.
Part of speech
🔤- scavenging, verb, gerund of scavenge (infinitive).
WordNet
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| scavenge - remove unwanted substances from | ||
| clean | ||
| take away, remove, withdraw, take take out or remove; "take out the chicken after adding the vegetables" | ||
| chemical science, chemistry the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions | ||
| scavenge - feed on carrion or refuse; "hyenas scavenge" | ||
| feed, give introduce continuously; "feed carrots into a food processor" | ||
| scavenge - clean refuse from; "Scavenge a street" | ||
| make clean, clean remove unwanted substances from, such as feathers or pits; "Clean the turkey" | ||
| scavenge - collect discarded or refused material; "She scavenged the garbage cans for food" | ||
| salvage | ||
| pull together, garner, collect, gather store grain | ||
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Wiktionary
- scavenge (Verb)
To collect and remove refuse, or to search through refuse for useful material. - scavenge (Verb)
To remove unwanted material from something, especially to purify molten metal by removing impurities. - scavenge (Verb)
To expel the exhaust gases from the cylinder of an internal combustion engine, and draw in air for the next cycle. - scavenge (Verb)
To feed on carrion or refuse.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- scavenge (v. t.)
To cleanse, as streets, from filth.
OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω
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scavenge
To feed on carrion or refuse. -
scavenge
To collect discarded or refused material.
Part of speech
🔤- scavenge, verb, present, 1st person singular of scavenge (infinitive).
- scavenge, verb (infinitive).
