What does the cryptic crossword clue "Rubbish duster, it is rotten (8)" mean?

The definition is "Rubbish". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of DUSTERIT ("duster, it") [anagram: "rotten"] = DETRITUS; definition: "Rubbish" The answer is DETRITUS.

Rubbish duster, it is rotten (8)

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