debris
Meaning
Debris refers to the scattered fragments or remnants of something that has been destroyed, broken, or discarded, often implying a chaotic or disordered state resulting from a significant event or process, such as a natural disaster, construction, or viole
💡 While commonly associated with physical remnants, "debris" can also metaphorically describe the aftermath of complex situations, such as social or political upheaval, though it is often misused in less formal contexts to refer to any kind of waste.
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