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Scrubber system

/ˈskrʌbər ˈsɪstəm/noun
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A scrubber system is an industrial device designed to remove pollutants and harmful particles from exhaust gases, typically by passing them through a liquid or chemical solution. This technology plays a crucial role in environmental protection by reducing emissions like sulfur dioxide and particulate matter, and it's increasingly adapted for modern applications such as carbon capture in renewable energy facilities.

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Scrubber systems were instrumental in the 1990s U.S. acid rain reduction program, helping cut sulfur dioxide emissions by about 90% from 1990 levels, which prevented over 100,000 lakes from further acidification and saved billions in environmental damage costs.

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