| Word | Definitions | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| scavenge | (verb) remove unwanted substances from | Synonyms: clean |
| (verb) feed on carrion or refuse | - | |
| (verb) clean refuse from | - | |
| (verb) collect discarded material | Synonyms: salvage | |
| scavenger | (noun) any animal that feeds on refuse and other decaying organic matter | - |
| (noun) someone who collects things that have been discarded by others | Synonyms: magpie, pack rat | |
| (noun) a chemical agent that is added to a chemical mixture to counteract the effects of impurities | - |