22
rubbish(noun, waste, refuse, scrap, trash)
19
garbage(noun, waste, refuse, rest, scrap)
17
trash(noun, waste, refuse, rest, deposit)
17
waste(noun, refuse, trash, deposit, rubbish)
16
slag(noun, waste, trash, deposit, rubbish)
16
debris(noun, waste, refuse, rest, trash)
15
dregs(noun, waste, refuse, rest, trace)
13
refuse(noun, waste, scrap, trash, rubbish)
11
scum(noun, waste, refuse, rest, trash)
11
junk(noun, waste, refuse, rest, trash)
10
scoria(noun, trash, rubbish, remains, debris)
10
sediment(noun, waste, refuse, trash, deposit)
7
impurity(noun, remains)
7
litter(noun, waste, refuse, scrap, trash)
7
dirt(noun, layer, impurities)
7
grounds(noun, waste, trash, deposit, uncleanness)
7
lees(noun, waste, piece, bit, trash)
7
offal(noun, waste, refuse, scrap, trash)
7
precipitate(noun, waste, trash, deposit, uncleanness)
7
sweepings(noun, waste, refuse, scrap, trash)
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