Scrubber

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-008710",
  "term": "Scrubber",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "An air pollution control device that removes particulate matter and gases from industrial exhaust streams. It operates by bringing the polluted gas into contact with a liquid, which absorbs or reacts with the pollutants. Wet scrubbers are effective in removing sulfur dioxide and other acidic gases from flue gas.",
  "see_also": [
    "limestone scrubbing"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/scrubber/"
}