Dreck and Flotsam

Dreck

Dreck noun - Discarded or useless material.
Usage example: he poured the dreck she called soup down the drain

Flotsam and dreck are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Flotsam" instead a noun "Dreck".

Flotsam

Flotsam noun - The portion or bits of something left over or behind after it has been destroyed.
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Synonyms for Flotsam

Dreck and flotsam are semantically related. You can use "Dreck" instead a noun "Flotsam". informal substitute
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