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Detritus

Definition

The remains of something that has been destroyed or broken down, especially the waste material left after a natural disaster or a process of decay.

Example Sentences

1The hurricane left a trail of detritus in its wake, including broken trees and destroyed buildings.
2Is the detritus from the old factory a hazard to the local environment?
3The archaeologists carefully sifted through the detritus to find artifacts from the ancient civilization.
4After the flood, the city was covered in detritus, including mud, debris, and fallen power lines.
5The detritus from the volcanic eruption was still visible years later, a reminder of the devastating event.

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