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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

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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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