Debris is like rubbish or junk. It can be made up of anything, like broken glass, plastic, or wood.
The debris from the explosion was scattered over a wide area.
Noun: debris (plural: debris).
Adjective: detrital.
relating to debris.
Verb: to debris.
to destroy or break up something into debris.
The word "debris" comes from the French word "débris", which means "remnants" or "fragments". The French word "débris" is ultimately derived from the Latin word "dēbris", which means "broken" or "shattered".
Where might you find debris?
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