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scrubber
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scrub·ber  (skrbr)
n.
One that scrubs, especially:
a. One who cleans floors, for example, by scrubbing.
b. A brush, appliance, or abrasive that is used in cleaning.
c. An apparatus that is used for removing impurities from a gas.

scrubber
Noun
1. Brit & Austral offensive slang a woman who has many sexual partners
2. a device that removes pollutants from the gases that are produced when coal is burned industrially
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.scrubberscrubber - a worker who uses a scrub brush to clean a surface (usually a floor or deck)
worker - a person who works at a specific occupation; "he is a good worker"
2.scrubberscrubber - a brush with short stiff bristles for heavy cleaning
brush - an implement that has hairs or bristles firmly set into a handle
3.scrubber - a purifier that removes impurities from a gas
purifier - an apparatus for removing impurities

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