Lexic.us

Definition of Debris

1. Noun. The remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up.

Definition of Debris

1. Noun. Rubble, wreckage, scattered remains of something destroyed. ¹

2. Noun. Litter and discarded refuse. ¹

3. Noun. The ruins of a broken-down structure ¹

4. Noun. (geology) Large rock fragments left by a melting glacier etc. ¹

5. Noun. (alternative spelling of debris) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Debris

1. fragments or scattered remains [n DEBRIS]

Medical Definition of Debris

1. 1. Broken and detached fragments, taken collectively; especially, fragments detached from a rock or mountain, and piled up at the base. 2. Rubbish, especially such as results from the destruction of anything; remains; ruins. Origin: F, fr. Pref. De- (L. Dis) + briser to break, shatter; perh. Of Celtic origin. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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