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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Wood or bamboo cutting boards, cellulose sponges, coconut coir scrubbers and natural dish brushes are also commonly recommended alternatives. Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 May 2026 Use natural dish scrubbers made from cellulose, coconut coir or loofah instead of synthetic sponges. Ryan Brennan may 11, Miami Herald, 11 May 2026 To survive, the Apollo 13 crew had to improvise a CO₂ scrubber from the materials on hand, things like plastic bags, cardboard and tape. Alan Bradley, Space.com, 8 May 2026 Scrub the stovetop with a non-abrasive scrubber or soapy sponge. Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 1 May 2026 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 16 May. 2026.

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