detritus
Pronunciation
/ˈdɛtɹətəs/, /dɪˈtɹaɪtəs/

Definition & Meaning of "detritus"in English

Detritus
01

waste or debris produced by the disintegration or decomposition of organic or inorganic matter

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Plural form
detritus
Examples
The forest floor was covered in detritus, including fallen leaves, twigs, and decaying plant matter.
02

loose, broken-down material, such as stone fragments, sand, or silt, worn away from rocks

Examples
The riverbed was covered with detritus from upstream cliffs.
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