What is the Spanish word for "detritus"?

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detritus

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detritus

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Alternative translations of "detritus"

detrito
restos
residuos
despojos

Examples of how to use "detritus" in Spanish

English
Organic detritus covered the forest floor.
Spanish
El detrito orgánico cubría el suelo del bosque.
English
Leaves and twigs made up the detritus.
Spanish
Las hojas y los ramitas componían el detrito.
English
The beach was covered in plastic detritus.
Spanish
La playa estaba cubierta de detrito plástico.
English
Scientists studied detritus to learn about pollution.
Spanish
Los científicos estudiaron el detrito para aprender sobre la contaminación.
English
After the storm, detritus blocked the drain.
Spanish
Después de la tormenta, el detrito bloqueó el desagüe.

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