noun🔗ShareDetritos, escombros(chiefly geological) Pieces of rock broken off by ice, glacier, or erosion."The hikers carefully climbed over the detritus of broken rock at the base of the cliff. "Los excursionistas subieron con cuidado por los escombros de roca rota al pie del acantilado.geologyenvironmentnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDesechos, detritosOrganic waste material from decomposing dead plants or animals."The forest floor was covered in detritus, providing nutrients for new growth. "El suelo del bosque estaba cubierto de desechos, proporcionando nutrientes para un nuevo crecimiento.environmentbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDesechos, escombrosDebris or fragments of disintegrated material."After the storm, the beach was covered in detritus: broken branches, seaweed, and plastic bottles. "Después de la tormenta, la playa estaba cubierta de desechos: ramas rotas, algas marinas y botellas de plástico.environmentmaterialgeologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading