Debris and Dross

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Debris

Debris noun - Discarded or useless material.

Usage example: the unsightly debris left after mining operations had ceased

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Dross is a synonym for debris in trash topic. In some cases you can use "Dross" instead a noun "Debris", when it comes to topics like waste, remains, litter, detritus. popular alternative

Dross

Dross noun - Discarded or useless material.

Usage example: get rid of the dross before closing up the shop

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Debris is a synonym for dross in trash topic. You can use "Debris" instead a noun "Dross", if it concerns topics such as waste, rubbish, scum. popular alternative

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real

real debris

real dross

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