scavenger (n.)

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

  2. someone who collects things that have been discarded by others

    [ Syn: magpie , pack rat ]

  3. any animal that feeds on refuse and other decaying organic matter

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