debris

Meanings

• noun

  Refers to scattered material, often as a result of an explosion, disaster, or destruction.

  - "The aftermath of the earthquake left a trail of debris."
  - "The cleanup of the debris took weeks."
  - "The debris from the explosion caused significant damage."

• noun

  A mixture or collection of various things.

  - "His desk was a mess of papers and debris."
  - "The box contained a strange assortment of debris."
  - "The archaeologist examined the debris for artifacts."

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Pronunciation

1. /dəˈbɹiː/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with debris
daisies , razes , surveys

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Variants

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debris

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'debris' meaning 'broken to pieces'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'debris' is also used in geology to refer to loose or unconsolidated rock material.

2. In space exploration, the term 'lunar debris' refers to the small rocks and other material found on the moon's surface.

3. The term 'marine debris' refers to plastic waste and other man-made objects found in the ocean.

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Related Concepts

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1. waste: Debris and waste are related concepts, as both refer to unwanted or discarded material.

2. rubbish: Debris and rubbish are synonymous terms, both referring to scattered material or waste.

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Culture

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In literature, debris is often used as a metaphor for the remnants of a past event or experience, representing the idea of moving forward from ruins or destruction. In art, debris can be used as a visual representation of chaos or disorder.

How to Memorize "debris"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a scene of destruction or an explosion, and visualize the resulting debris.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'debris' with the image of scattered material or the aftermath of a disaster.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Debris' stands for 'Disaster Brings Ruin In Scattered Heaps' to remember the meaning.

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