Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
debitage
Noun
/ˈdɛbɪtɪdʒ/
Definition
Debitage refers to the waste material left over from the process of making stone tools.
Examples
- The archaeological site was filled with debitage from ancient tool production.
- Scientists study debitage to understand early human technology.
Meaning
It includes all the fragments produced when shaped stones are created, highlighting the tool-making process.
Synonyms
- Waste material
- Chips
- Fragments
