Detritus(noun)
Waste or debris; loose fragments left after something is broken down or destroyed.
Hindi meaning:कचरा/मलबा
Synonyms: Debris, Rubble, Residue, Waste
Antonyms: Cleanliness, Purity, Order, Treasure
Example: After the storm, detritus covered the streets and sidewalks.
Trick to remember: Detritus sounds like dirt-us — yani jo dirt/waste bacha hua ho, wahi detritus.
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