detritus
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noun \di-ˈtrī-təs\ plural de·tri·tus \-ˈtrī-təs, -ˈtrī-ˌtüs\
Definition of DETRITUS
1
: loose material (as rock fragments or organic particles) that results directly from disintegration
2
a : a product of disintegration, destruction, or wearing away : debris b : miscellaneous remnants : odds and ends <sifting through the detritus of his childhood — Michael Tomasky>
— de·tri·tal \-ˈtrī-təl\ adjective
See Examples of DETRITUS
- the detritus of ancient civilizations
- As he packed, he sifted through the detritus of a failed relationship.
Origin of DETRITUS
French détritus, from Latin detritus, past participle of deterere
First Known Use: 1802
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de·tri·tus
noun \di-ˈtrīt-əs\ (Medical Dictionary)plural de·tri·tus \-ˈtrīt-əs, -ˈtrī-ˌtüs\
Medical Definition of DETRITUS
: loose material resulting from disintegration (as of tissue)
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