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hoarder

nounmasculine/ɐkumuˈladoɾ/medium

a·cu·mu·la·dor

Definitions

1A person who accumulates things, often excessively or compulsively.
He is a hoarder of old electronics.
Hoarding disorder is a recognized mental health condition.
Common collocations
compulsive hoarderhoarding disorder
2A device that stores energy, usually electrical, for later use (e.g., a battery).
The solar system uses an accumulator to store power.
The car's accumulator needs replacing.
Common collocations
energy accumulatorlead-acid accumulator

Etymology

Do latim 'accumulator', de 'accumulare' (acumular).

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