: 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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The multipurpose scrubber comes with a whopping seven-in-one hybrid design and includes a detachable handheld steam cleaner option.
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Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 12 May 2025
Once the time is up, rinse the cleaner and reapply if necessary, but try not to use an abrasive scrubber to keep the surface scratch-free.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 2 May 2025
Don't clean marble with brushes, scouring pads, or scrubber sponges.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 28 May 2025
Fine grade or low-scratch scrubbers will help with delicate jobs, while coarse scrubbers can clean cast iron, stone, and even strip paint.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2025
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Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 12 May 2025
Once the time is up, rinse the cleaner and reapply if necessary, but try not to use an abrasive scrubber to keep the surface scratch-free.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 2 May 2025
Don't clean marble with brushes, scouring pads, or scrubber sponges.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 28 May 2025
Fine grade or low-scratch scrubbers will help with delicate jobs, while coarse scrubbers can clean cast iron, stone, and even strip paint.
—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 18 Jun. 2025.
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