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Detritus
01
detritus, afval
waste or debris produced by the disintegration or decomposition of organic or inorganic matter
Voorbeelden
The forest floor was covered in detritus, including fallen leaves, twigs, and decaying plant matter.
De bosbodem was bedekt met detritus, waaronder gevallen bladeren, twijgen en rottend plantmateriaal.
Ocean currents carried plastic detritus to remote beaches, causing environmental concerns.
Zeestromen voerden plastic afval naar afgelegen stranden, wat milieuzorgen veroorzaakte.
02
loose, broken-down material, such as stone fragments, sand, or silt, worn away from rocks
Voorbeelden
The riverbed was covered with detritus from upstream cliffs.
Geologists studied the detritus to understand erosion patterns.
