scouring
noun
scour·ing
ˈskau̇(-ə)r-iŋ 
1
: material removed by scouring or cleaning
2
: the lowest rank of society
—usually used in plural
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These can happen over time because of improper stacking during storage, by using harsh, metal scouring pads, or because of general wear and tear.
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2025
Don't use scouring powders or abrasive creams, or rust removers.
—Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Nov. 2025
Current solutions include using chloramine as a disinfectant, periodic backwashing to prevent biofilms from forming on the membrane, and air scouring.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
That’s an advantageous position to snatch diamonds in the rough discarded by other teams, but the Giants may not be active scouring waivers.
—Dan Duggan, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2025
Don't use scouring powders or abrasive creams, or rust removers.
—Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Nov. 2025
Current solutions include using chloramine as a disinfectant, periodic backwashing to prevent biofilms from forming on the membrane, and air scouring.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
That’s an advantageous position to snatch diamonds in the rough discarded by other teams, but the Giants may not be active scouring waivers.
—Dan Duggan, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
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“Scouring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scouring. Accessed 24 Dec. 2025.
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