What is another word for discarded material?
Pronunciation: [dɪskˈɑːdɪd mətˈi͡əɹɪə͡l] (IPA) 
Discarded material refers to any waste product that is no longer needed or desired and is usually thrown away. However, there are many synonyms for this term, including refuse, rubbish, debris, junk, waste, and garbage. Each of these words implies something that has been thrown away or no longer has any value or use. For example, refuse suggests something that has been rejected, while debris implies something that has been scattered or broken apart. Junk is often used to refer to old or unwanted items, while waste and garbage usually refer to food or other organic matter that has been discarded. Regardless of the synonym used, all refer to items that are no longer useful or wanted.
