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debitage

Pronunciation: /ˌdɛbɪˈtɑːʒ/
Definition of debitage

noun

[mass noun] Archaeology
  • waste material produced in the making of prehistoric stone implements.

Origin:

mid 20th century: from French débitage 'cutting of stone', from débiter 'discharge, dispense'

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