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Detritus
01
waste or debris produced by the disintegration or decomposition of organic or inorganic matter
Examples
The forest floor was covered in detritus, including fallen leaves, twigs, and decaying plant matter.
Ocean currents carried plastic detritus to remote beaches, causing environmental concerns.
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.
Geologists studied the detritus to understand erosion patterns.
