residuum

[ ri-zij-oo-uhm ]
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noun,plural re·sid·u·a [ri-zij-oo-uh]. /rɪˈzɪdʒ u ə/.
  1. the residue, remainder, or rest of something.

  2. Also residue. Chemistry. a quantity or body of matter remaining after evaporation, combustion, distillation, etc.

  1. any residual product.

  2. Law. the residue of an estate.

Origin of residuum

1
From Latin, dating back to 1665–75; see origin at residual

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British Dictionary definitions for residuum

residuum

/ (rɪˈzɪdjʊəm) /


nounplural -ua (-jʊə)
  1. a more formal word for residue

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