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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Wash nonstick pans with mild detergent and a soft sponge, not abrasive scrubbers. Ryan Brennan june 2, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026 Chevron is also in the process of seeking approval to install a wet gas scrubber, which removes contaminants from the exhaust gas stream system using water. Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 30 May 2026 There are also scalp scrubbers and special combs used by the aestheticians to remove any of that build up off the scalp. Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026 For delicate materials, consider a nylon dish scrubber or a cleaning eraser. Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 29 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 5 Jun. 2026.

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