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| de·tri·tus [ di trtəss ] |
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1. debris: debris or discarded material
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2. geology rock fragments: fragments of rock that have been worn away
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3. ecology organic matter: organic debris formed by the decomposition of plants or animals
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| [Late 18th century. < Latin< past participle of deterere (see detriment)] |
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  de·tri·tal adjective |
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