scrubbernoun [ C ]
uk/ˈskrʌb.ər/us/ˈskrʌb.ɚ/scrubber noun [ C ] (CLEAN)
an object for scrubbing things to clean them:
a pan scrubber
a system or piece of equipment for removing substances that are harmful to the environment from a gas:
Scrubbers in factory chimneys can extract harmful particles before they are vented into the atmosphere.
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Washing the dishes
- dish
- dish soap
- dishcloth
- dishtowel
- drainboard
- drainer
- draining board
- pan scourer
- roller towel
- scouring pad
- sink
- sink unit
- tea cloth
- tea towel
- washing-up
- washing-up liquid
- waste disposal
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Environmental issues
scrubber noun [ C ] (WOMAN)
UK offensive disapproving an offensive word for a woman who has sex with a lot of men or who has an untidy, rough appearance