: one that scrubs
especially
: an apparatus for removing impurities especially from gases
Examples of scrubber in a Sentence
She got a job as a pot scrubber.
The scrubbers will reduce the power plant's sulfur emissions.
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The company has also been developing a carbon capture and storage (CCS) system, and began running a 1.2-MW system with scrubber manufacturer Wärtsilä in 2021.
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Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 30 Jan. 2025
Electric spin scrubber: on sale for $29.99 Original price: $39.99
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Scrub your floors, bathtub, sinks and more with this electric spin scrubber.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 10 Jan. 2025
Sponges and Scrubbers Wash your sponges and scrubbers weekly to avoid spreading bacteria around your home.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2024
The brand recommends rinsing and air-drying the scrubber after each use.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 23 Dec. 2024
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Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 30 Jan. 2025
Electric spin scrubber: on sale for $29.99 Original price: $39.99
(Amazon )
Scrub your floors, bathtub, sinks and more with this electric spin scrubber.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 10 Jan. 2025
Sponges and Scrubbers Wash your sponges and scrubbers weekly to avoid spreading bacteria around your home.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2024
The brand recommends rinsing and air-drying the scrubber after each use.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Scrubber.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scrubber. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.
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