: material (such as metallic particles and abrasive fragments) removed by a cutting or grinding tool
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The swarf is collected and cleaned, and then can be remelted.
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Willy Shih, Forbes, 10 July 2022
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Willy Shih, Forbes, 10 July 2022
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“Swarf.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/swarf. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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