scrubber

noun

scrub·​ber ˈskrə-bər How to pronounce scrubber (audio)
: 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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With a consecutive runtime of 90 minutes, users can tackle tough cleaning jobs without needing to recharge, but with fast USB-C charging, the scrubber takes just three hours to charge fully. Maggie Horton, People.com, 14 Apr. 2025 Always use mild detergents and never scrub them with an abrasive sponge or scrubber. Sandra S. Soria, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2024 Use a scrubber brush to remove any film from the tank, and wipe the surfaces dry. Lindsay Curtis, Health, 11 Apr. 2025 More than 10,000 shoppers just picked up this electric spin scrubber, which is on sale for $35 with a Prime subscription. Isabel Garcia, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for scrubber

Word History

First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of scrubber was in 1837

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“Scrubber.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scrubber. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.

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