(de-tri-tus) 3 syllables

Definition

noun. 1 loose material stone fragments and silt etc that is worn away from rocks; 2 any disintegrated material; debris

Example Sentence

The detritus of the rock grinding is seen at the edges of the glaciers.

Synonyms

rock fragments; stone fragments; debris

Antonyms

huge boulder

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Rhymes

  • fleitas
  • situs
  • titus

  • arthritis
  • bronchitis
  • detritus
  • gastritis
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  • unitas
  • zemaitis
  • detritus

  • hepatitis
  • laryngitis
  • mastoiditis
  • meningitis

  • encephalitis

  • osteoarthritis