Debris
Debris noun - Discarded or useless material.
Matter
Matter noun - A major object of interest or concern (as in a discussion or artistic composition).
How words are described
Both words in one sentence
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Matter Replicator: Ships have on-board replicators, which can manufacture anything from gathered space debris.
Source: Webcomic / Spacetrawler -
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.
Source: Video Game / Might and Magic -
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.
Source: Boss Arena Idiocy
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Matter and Debris. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 07, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/debris/matter
Debris & Matter. N.p., 2016. Web. 07 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/debris/matter>.
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