scrubber
noun
Simple meaning
A purifier that removes impurities from a gas.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈskɹʌbɚ
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Definition
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noun
A purifier that removes impurities from a gas
A device that removes impurities from gases.
A soft and flexible handheld polymer-fiber implement for scrubbing tasks.
commonwealth
An animal (especially cattle) that has broken away from the herd and established itself in the bush.
Australia
Someone who lives in the bush; a wild person, someone only partly assimilated into society.
ukirelandslang
A prostitute or a slovenly woman.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Typical Use
- Primarily written
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