1 To refill a hole with the material dug out of it. ( 2 archaeology) To refill an excavation unit to restore the former ground surface and or to preserve the unit and make it recognizable as having been excavated. ( US) To provide reserve support.
Top Definition. Detrimental. Detrimental is an adjective that means harmful or tending to cause harm. It can also be used to mean prejudicial, disadvantageous or counterproductive. Most people realise that smoking is detrimental to your health. #disadvantageous #dangerous #counterproductive #ruinous #prejudicial. by AKACroatalin August 01, 2015.
Definition of adverse. 1  1 : acting against or in a contrary direction : hostile hindered by adverse winds. 2  2a : opposed to one's interests an adverse verdict heard testimony adverse to their position; especially : unfavorable adverse criticismb : causing harm : harmful adverse drug effects. 3  3 archaic : opposite in position.