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Scrubber
/skrˈəbər/
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noun
Scrubber
n.
1.
One who, or that which, scrubs; esp., a brush or machine used in scrubbing.
2.
(Gas Manuf.) A gas washer. See under
Gas
.
3.
(Manufacturing) A device for removing pollutants from a gas stream, especially for removing sulfur oxides from processes burning coal or oil.
Scrubber
n.
1.
A stunted or emaciated steer.
2.
A person who lives in the bush. (Australian)
3.
A domesticated animal which has escaped and lives wild in the bush. (Australian)
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Etymology of 'Scrubber'
Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48
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"Scrubber" Quotes from Famous Books
...
a bucket of fresh water out of the cask there. Take this
scrubber
. You'll find some soap in the locker there. Now scrub out the cabin as quick as
...
— Martin Hyde, The Duke's Messenger • John Masefield
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