Detritus, rubbish (5)

I believe the answer is:

dross

(Other definitions for dross that I've seen before include "It's Poor" , "Rubbish; impurities" , "Impurity" , "Worthless matter" , "Worthless stuff" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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