The act of cleaning something by rubbing it hard, typically with a brush and water.
The scrubbing of the kitchen floor took longer than expected due to the stubborn stains.
A thorough cleaning or cleansing process.
The scrubbing of the data ensured that all errors were removed before analysis.
The process of automatically checking and correcting data in memory or storage to ensure integrity.
Regular memory scrubbing prevents bit-flip errors in critical systems.
The process of removing pollutants, such as sulfur dioxide or carbon dioxide, from exhaust gases or industrial emissions by chemical or physical means.
Flue-gas scrubbing at the power plant cut sulfur emissions by more than half.
scrubbinggerund / present participle
Designed or used for scrubbing; engaged in the action of cleaning by vigorous rubbing.
She bought a scrubbing brush to tackle the grime on the tiles.
scrubverb
To clean something by rubbing it hard, typically with a brush and water.
She scrubbed the floor until it was spotless.
To cancel or abandon something, especially a plan or project.
The team decided to scrub the mission due to bad weather.
To remove data or information from a system or record.
The IT department scrubbed the old files from the server.