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scavenging
verb
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Divide scavenging into syllables:

scav · eng · ing

How to pronounce scavenging:

Definition of scavenging:

scavenging (verb):
to clean away dirt or refuse from cleanse
to remove (dirt, refuse, etc.) from an area
to search for (anything usable) among discarded material

Synonyms for scavenging:

rummagefossickhuntforage

Antonyms for scavenging:

herbivorousvegetarian

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