detritus
noun
- fragments of rock produced by disintegration, abrasion, etc.
- any debris
See detritus in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(dĭ-trīˈtəs)
noun pl. detritus detritus - Loose fragments or grains that have been worn away from rock.
a. Disintegrated or eroded matter: the detritus of past civilizations.
b. Accumulated material; debris: “Poems, engravings, press releases—he eagerly scrutinizes the detritus of fame” (Carlin Romano).
Related Forms:
- de·triˈtal (-trītˈl) adjective
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