Latin word detritus comes from Latin tero (I rub or triturate. I tread. I wear away or wear out.), Latin ex, e (A name of the letter X. (+ ablative) out of, from.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| tero | Latin (lat) | I rub or triturate. I tread. I wear away or wear out. |
| ex, e | Latin (lat) | A name of the letter X. (+ ablative) out of, from. |
| detero | Latin (lat) | I lessen, weaken or impair. I rub off, rub away, wear out, rasp. |
| detritus | Latin (lat) | The act of rubbing away. |