Meaning & use
detritus
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Waste or debris left over after something has broken down, decayed, or been discarded.
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The beach was littered with detritus after the storm.
Old furniture and detritus filled the abandoned warehouse.
A note on using this word
Often used figuratively for the remnants of a failed plan, relationship, or era, not just physical waste.
Words with a similar meaning
debrisrubble
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