de·tri·tus (d -tr  t s)n. pl. detritus 1. Loose fragments or grains that have been worn away from rock. 2. a. Disintegrated or eroded matter: the detritus of past civilizations. b. Accumulated material; debris: "Poems, engravings, press releases  he eagerly scrutinizes the detritus of fame" (Carlin Romano).[French détritus, from Latin d  trtus, from past participle of dterere, to lessen, wear away; see detriment.]de·tri tal (-trtl) adj. |
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