Debris and Flotsam

Debris

Debris noun - Discarded or useless material.
Usage example: the unsightly debris left after mining operations had ceased

Flotsam is a synonym for debris in rubble topic. In some cases you can use "Flotsam" instead a noun "Debris".

Flotsam

Flotsam noun - The portion or bits of something left over or behind after it has been destroyed.
Usage example: the dispirited family picked through the flotsam of their possessions after the hurricane, looking for anything that could be salvaged
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Synonyms for Flotsam

Debris is a synonym for flotsam in rubbish topic. You can use "Debris" instead a noun "Flotsam", if it concerns topics such as junk, rubble.

How words are described

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