: 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.
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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
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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
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“Scrubber.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scrubber. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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