scavenger

• Nom désignant un animal qui se nourrit de charognes ou de matières organiques en décomposition, ou une personne qui récupère des objets mis au rebut.

A noun referring to an organism that feeds on dead or decaying organic matter, or a person who collects discarded items.

1. Chemical agentC1formalscientific

   A substance added to a chemical mixture to neutralize or remove impurities.

   Épurateur chimique

   • A scavenger is often used in industrial processes to remove unwanted oxygen.
   • The chemist added a scavenger to the solution to eliminate trace metals.
   • Scavengers are crucial in preventing corrosion in pipelines.

2. Person who collects discarded itemsB1formal

   An individual who gathers objects that have been thrown away by others.

   Personne qui ramasse des objets jetés

   • The scavenger searched through the dumpster for reusable materials.
   • In some cities, scavengers make a living by collecting scrap metal.
   • He worked as a scavenger, finding valuable items in the trash.

   Synonymesforagerpickerragpickersalvagerscrounger

3. Animal that feeds on refuseB1formalscientific

   An animal that consumes dead organic matter or waste.

   charognard

   • Vultures are well-known scavengers that eat carrion.
   • Raccoons are opportunistic scavengers that raid garbage bins.
   • Hyenas often act as scavengers, feeding on leftovers from other predators.