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scavenger

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Noun

any animal that feeds on refuse and other decaying organic matter

someone who collects things that have been discarded by others

a chemical agent that is added to a chemical mixture to counteract the effects of impurities

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Synonyms:
magpie pack rat

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Words contain "scavenger" in its definition in English - English (Wordnet) dictionary:
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