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detritus — meaning in English

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English meaning

detritus noun Small pieces of rock that have broken away because of ice, a glacier, or erosion.

Senses

detritus is used for these senses in English:

detritus (biology, ecology) Organic waste material from decomposing dead plants or animals.
detritus (by extension) Any debris or fragments of disintegrated material.

detritus — full definition

noun Small pieces of rock that have broken away because of ice, a glacier, or erosion.
noun Waste matter left over from plants or animals that are rotting away.
noun Loose bits and pieces left over from something that has broken down.
noun A type of rock made from small bits of older rock, such as sand, pressed and stuck together.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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