Debris and Matter

Debris

Debris noun - Discarded or useless material.

Matter and debris are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Matter" instead a noun "Debris".

Matter

Matter noun - A major object of interest or concern (as in a discussion or artistic composition).

Debris and matter are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Debris" instead a noun "Matter".

Nearby Words: mattered, mattery, mattering

How words are described

regular regular debris regular matter
dead dead debris dead matter
raw raw debris raw matter
heavy heavy debris heavy matter
Other adjectives: small, real, little, organic, harmful, nuclear.

Both words in one sentence

  • Webcomic / Spacetrawler Matter Replicator: Ships have on-board replicators, which can manufacture anything from gathered space debris.
  • Video Game / Might and Magic Why the bridge to Seahaven from Portmeyron isn't cleared for debris until you investigate the elven presence in the Elemental Forge is another matter.
  • Boss Arena Idiocy The final boss, Vizier, can manipulate matter telekinetically and at the first stage of the battle he tosses debris at you which is perfectly understandable.
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