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scavenger

noun

Any animal that feeds on refuse and other decaying organic matter

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Word length
9
Starts with
S
Ends with
R
Contains
CA
Scrabble score
15
CEFR level
C2

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Pronunciation

ˈskæv.ən.dʒə(ɹ)

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noun

  1. Any animal that feeds on refuse and other decaying organic matter

noun

  1. Someone who collects things that have been discarded by others

noun

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

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