Definitions for scavenger

Overview of noun scavenger

The noun scavenger has 3 senses? (first 1 from tagged texts)

1. (1) scavenger

(a chemical agent that is added to a chemical mixture to counteract the effects of impurities)

2. magpie, scavenger, pack rat

(someone who collects things that have been discarded by others)

3. scavenger

(any animal that feeds on refuse and other decaying organic matter)