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de·tri·tus
 detritus
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- pronunciation:
- dih
traI
t
 s
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Parts
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noun |
| definition 1: |
a mass of small rocks or particles broken up by geological or climatic forces.
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| definition 2: |
a mass of ruined or crumbling material; debris.
Detritus from the storm clogged the flooded streets.- similar words:
- debris, rubble
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| related words: |
waste |
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| derivation: |
detrital (adj.) |
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