detritus
UK/di'traitәs/US
GREC2
Definitions
n.
Loose fragments of rock, organic matter, or other debris left by decay or erosion.
碎屑，残骸；（岩石）碎片
Root Breakdown
Root-deriveddedown, away, reversal
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tritroot
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ussuffix
=detritus
Common Collocations
- 1.archaeological detritus考古碎屑
- 2.detritus remains残骸遗物
- 3.organic detritus有机碎屑
Example Sentences
- 1.
The riverbed was filled with detritus from the eroded mountain slopes.
- 2.
Archaeological detritus can reveal much about ancient civilizations.