noun
- plural of detrition; the process of wearing away or rubbing off by friction
- plural of detrition; material worn away or removed by friction or erosion
Usage: formal; technical
Usage: formal; technical
Examples
- The detritions of the rock surface were visible after years of weathering.
- Constant detritions from the machinery required regular maintenance.
- The river's detritions accumulated in the delta over centuries.
- Microscopic detritions were collected from the artifact's surface.
- Industrial detritions posed environmental concerns in the manufacturing area.