debris

detriti, macerie

Pezzi rimasti dopo che qualcosa è stato danneggiato o distrutto.

In inglese semplice: Broken pieces left after something has been damaged or destroyed.

• Debris covered the road after the storm.
• Rescue workers searched through the debris.
• Falling debris damaged several parked cars.

Sinonimi: wreckage, rubble, remains

Espressioni comuni: falling debris, clear debris, scattered debris

rifiuti

Cose inutili buttate via o lasciate sparse in un luogo.

In inglese semplice: Unwanted things that have been thrown away or left scattered around.

• Plastic debris washed onto the beach.
• Volunteers collected debris along the river.
• The gutters were blocked with discarded packaging and other debris.

Sinonimi: litter, rubbish, trash, refuse

Espressioni comuni: plastic debris, floating debris, collect debris

detriti rocciosi

Pezzi di roccia lasciati dal movimento o dallo scioglimento del ghiaccio, o da altri processi naturali.

In inglese semplice: Pieces of rock left behind by moving or melting ice, or by other natural processes.

• The glacier left a layer of debris.
• Rock debris covered the valley floor.
• Scientists examined debris deposited by the melting ice.

Sinonimi: rock fragments

Espressioni comuni: glacial debris, rock debris, debris deposits