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Scavenger
01
an animal that eats trash, leftovers, or dead animals
Examples
Vultures are scavengers that play an important role in the ecosystem.
02
a chemical substance added to a mixture to neutralize or remove impurities
Examples
The engineer added a scavenger to the fuel to prevent corrosion.
03
someone who collects discarded or abandoned items, often for reuse or profit
Examples
She acted like a scavenger, collecting broken furniture to restore.
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