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Meaning of the word detritus in English

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detritus

US /dɪˈtraɪ.t̬əs/
UK /dɪˈtraɪ.t̬əs/
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Noun

1.

waste or debris of any kind

Example:
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The beach was covered with natural detritus like seaweed and driftwood.
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After the party, there was a lot of food detritus left on the tables.
Synonym:
debrisrubbishwasterefuselitter
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