swarfs

/swɔrfs/
noun
  1. Plural of swarf; multiple collections or types of fine chips or filings from cutting or grinding.
    • The machine produced several swarfs during the operation.
    • These swarfs are too oily to be recycled directly.
    • The workshop had bins for different swarfs from various metals.
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