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detritus 1. a loose mass of stones, silt, etc., worn away from rocks 2. the organic debris formed from the decay of organisms detritus [də′trīd·əs] (ecology) Dead plants and corpses or cast-off parts of various organisms. (geology) Any loose material removed directly from rocks and minerals by mechanical means, such as disintegration or abrasion. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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And because Goa has no garbage collection, the detrius of tourism--plastic bags, cans and bottles--is often simply dumped at sea. |
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