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DETRITUS

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There are 2 meanings of the word Detritus.

How to pronounce detritus:

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Detritus - as a noun

The remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
debris9dust5junk15rubble10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
scrap9trash8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Loose material (stone fragments and silt etc) that is worn away from rocks

Example Sentences

"After the storm, the beach was covered in detritus from the destroyed houses."
"The basement of the old house was filled with piles of detritus."
"The archaeologists carefully sifted through the detritus to find any valuable artifacts."
"The river carried small pieces of detritus downstream."
"The construction site was littered with detritus from the demolished buildings."
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Word Game Points

Is DETRITUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, detritus is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DETRITUS has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is DETRITUS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, detritus is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DETRITUS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is DETRITUS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, detritus is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DETRITUS has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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