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detritus
A collective term for loose rock and mineral material that is worn off or removed by mechanical means, as by disintegration or abrasion; esp. fragmental material, such as sand, silt, and clay, derived from older rocks and moved from its place of origin. Compare: debris.
- Parte del discurso: noun
- Industria/ámbito: Minería
- Categoría: Minería general; Mineral mining
- Government Agency: USBM
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