: 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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Avoid using abrasive scrubbers or harsh cleaners that can permanently damage the material.
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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2025
The chain mail scrubber makes cast iron cleanup insanely easy—easier than a nonstick pan, in fact.
—Scott Gilbertson Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 9 Dec. 2025
Employees washed dishes without sanitizing, and a sponge and a wire scrubber were found in a hand sink.
—Mackensy Lunsford, Nashville Tennessean, 11 Nov. 2025
Silicone body scrubbers symbolise a move towards durable, reusable alternatives to traditional loofahs for physical exfoliation.
—Vogue Business Team, Vogue, 7 Nov. 2025
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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2025
The chain mail scrubber makes cast iron cleanup insanely easy—easier than a nonstick pan, in fact.
—Scott Gilbertson Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 9 Dec. 2025
Employees washed dishes without sanitizing, and a sponge and a wire scrubber were found in a hand sink.
—Mackensy Lunsford, Nashville Tennessean, 11 Nov. 2025
Silicone body scrubbers symbolise a move towards durable, reusable alternatives to traditional loofahs for physical exfoliation.
—Vogue Business Team, Vogue, 7 Nov. 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 23 Dec. 2025.
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