Definitions

1. noun

A device or system used for removing impurities from a gas or liquid, or a person or device that cleans a floor or other surface.

“The air scrubber was installed to reduce the amount of pollutants in the atmosphere.”

2. noun

A person who scrubs, especially a student or a subordinate who performs menial tasks.

“The new intern was tasked with being the office scrubber, making sure everything was tidy and organized.”

3. verb

To remove impurities or contaminants from a gas or liquid, or to clean a floor or other surface thoroughly.

“The engineers had to scrub the pipes to remove the old coating and prepare them for the new installation.”

4. verb

To remove or eliminate something unwanted or undesirable.

“The company had to scrub the bad review from their website to avoid losing business.”