scrubber

noun

scrub·​ber ˈskrə-bər 

: 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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Kawasaki has also installed SOx scrubbers on the exhaust outlets of the main engine as well as the onboard power-generation system. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026

On March 3, roughly 300 gallons of water mixed with potassium hydroxide leaked from Silfab’s scrubber system into a stormwater basin. — Charlotte Observer, 19 Oct. 2026

Unlike harsh chemical cleaners or abrasive scrubbers like steel wool, salt effectively tackles grime while remaining safe for both wood and plastic cutting board surfaces. — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2026

Avoid abrasive tools like steel wool or rough scrubbers, which can scratch surfaces and wear down markings. — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 17 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for scrubber

• blubber
• rubber
• snubber