Scrubbing

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-010603",
  "term": "Scrubbing",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A process used to remove gaseous pollutants or undesirable components from a gas stream by passing it through a liquid. The target substances are absorbed into the liquid, often with a chemical reaction, or physically dissolved. This technique is widely employed in industrial settings for air pollution control and gas purification.",
  "subject": "Analytical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "crowding",
    "stripping"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1993, 65, 2373. 'Nomenclature for liquid-liquid distribution (solvent extraction) (IUPAC Recommendations 1993)' on page 2388 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199365112373)",
    "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/scrubbing/"
}