noun
scrubber
SKRUH-buh
noun
1
A tool or device used for scrubbing, such as a brush or sponge.
"Use the green scrubber for the burnt pan."
2
A device that removes pollutants or impurities from gas emissions.
"The factory installed scrubbers to cut sulfur emissions."
How to Use Scrubber
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA brush-like tool for cleaning, or an industrial device that filters pollutants out of gas.
Common pairings
pot scrubber
gas scrubber
scrubber sponge
Word Forms
scrubbers plural
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Etymology
From scrub + -er, simply meaning "something or someone that scrubs."