Scrubber

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-010602",
  "term": "Scrubber",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "An air pollution control device that removes particulate matter and/or gases from industrial exhaust streams. It operates by bringing the exhaust gas into contact with a liquid, typically water or a chemical solution, to absorb or react with pollutants. Wet scrubbers are widely used to control emissions of sulfur dioxide and other acid gases from power plants and industrial facilities.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and the Environment",
  "see_also": [
    "collection",
    "diffusion",
    "impingement",
    "interface"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1990, 62, 2167. 'Glossary of atmospheric chemistry terms (Recommendations 1990)' on page 2213 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199062112167)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/scrubber/"
}