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Scrubber: meaning, definitions and examples

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scrubber

 

[ หˆskrสŒbษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

cleaning equipment

A scrubber is a cleaning tool used to scrub hard surfaces, usually consisting of a handle with a pad or bristles attached. It is commonly used for removing tough stains, dirt, or grime from floors, walls, or other surfaces.

Synonyms

cleaning brush, cleaning pad, scrub brush

Examples of usage

  • She used a scrubber to clean the kitchen floor.
  • The scrubber helped remove the stubborn marks from the wall.
Context #2 | Noun

person who cleans

In informal usage, a scrubber can also refer to a person who cleans or scrubs surfaces, especially in a thorough or vigorous manner.

Synonyms

cleaner, janitor, maid

Examples of usage

  • She's a real scrubber, always keeping everything spotless.
  • The scrubber did a great job cleaning the windows.
Context #3 | Noun

air pollution control device

A scrubber is also an air pollution control device that helps remove pollutants from industrial emissions. It works by passing the emissions through a liquid or solid material that absorbs or reacts with the pollutants.

Synonyms

emission scrubber, pollution control device

Examples of usage

  • The factory installed a scrubber to reduce its environmental impact.
  • Scrubbers are essential for reducing harmful emissions.

Translations

Translations of the word "scrubber" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น esfregรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเค•เฅเคฐเคฌเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schrubber

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sikat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะบั€ะตะฑะพะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szorowarka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใ‚ฏใƒฉใƒใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gomme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ fregona

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท fฤฑrรงa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Šคํฌ๋Ÿฌ๋ฒ„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุฑูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ drhnout

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kefka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅˆทๅญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลกฤetka

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skรบra

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‰ะตั‚ะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฏแƒแƒ’แƒ แƒ˜แƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fฤฑrรงa

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ fregona

Word origin

The word 'scrubber' originated from the verb 'scrub', which dates back to the late 14th century. It initially meant 'to rub hard', especially with a brush, from the Old Norse word 'skrubba'. Over time, the term 'scrubber' evolved to refer to both the cleaning tool and the person who cleans. In the context of air pollution control, the term 'scrubber' emerged in the mid-20th century with the development of industrial emission control technologies.

See also: scrub, scrubbing, scrubland, scrubs.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,314, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.