Flue gas scrubber

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-004509",
  "term": "Flue gas scrubber",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "An air pollution control device that removes pollutants from the exhaust gases of combustion sources. It operates by bringing the flue gas into contact with a liquid or solid sorbent to absorb or adsorb contaminants. Wet scrubbers, for instance, use a liquid spray to remove sulfur dioxide and particulate matter.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and the Environment",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1990, 62, 2167. 'Glossary of atmospheric chemistry terms (Recommendations 1990)' on page 2189 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199062112167)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/flue-gas-scrubber/"
}