: 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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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.
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2025
Batteries and scrubbers will also eventually need replacement.
—Brad Moon, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
There are also engineering controls, like carbon scrubbers, that factories can install to prevent smells from leaving property borders.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Know when to deploy your scrubber of choice to best clean and protect your household surfaces.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2025
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2025
Batteries and scrubbers will also eventually need replacement.
—Brad Moon, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
There are also engineering controls, like carbon scrubbers, that factories can install to prevent smells from leaving property borders.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Know when to deploy your scrubber of choice to best clean and protect your household surfaces.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 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 31 Aug. 2025.
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