Definitions

1. noun

the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken down, especially rocks and soil worn away by natural forces

“The park’s trails were treacherous due to the recent landslides and the resulting detritus.”

2. noun

the waste or remains of something, especially something that is unwanted or useless

“The old factory was surrounded by a massive amount of detritus after it was abandoned.”

3. noun

a mass of fragments or particles, especially of organic matter

“The detritus at the bottom of the lake was teeming with life.”