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Loose Material Worn Away From Rocks Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "DETRITUS" which means:
- noun
- • The remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up
- • Loose material (stone fragments and silt etc) that is worn away from rocks
An example sentence would be:
- • "After the storm, the beach was covered in detritus from the destroyed houses."
- • "The basement of the old house was filled with piles of detritus."
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