residue
[ rez-i-doo, -dyoo ]
/ ˈrɛz ɪˌdu, -ˌdyu /
noun
something that remains after a part is removed, disposed of, or used; remainder; rest; remnant.
Chemistry.
- residuum (def. 2).
- an atom or group of atoms considered as a group or part of a molecule.
- that part remaining as a solid on a filter paper after a liquid passes through in the filtration procedure.
Law. the part of a testator's estate that remains after the payment of all debts, charges, special devises, and bequests.
Mathematics.
- the coefficient of the term with exponent −1 in a Laurent series of a function of a complex variable.
- a number related to a given number by a congruence.
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Origin of residue
1300–50; Middle English from Middle French residu from Latin residuum “what is left over”; see residual
synonym study for residue
1. See remainder.
WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH residue
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British Dictionary definitions for residue
residue
/ (ˈrɛzɪˌdjuː) /
noun
matter remaining after something has been removed
law what is left of an estate after the discharge of debts and distribution of specific gifts
Word Origin for residue
C14: from Old French residu, from Latin residuus remaining over, from residēre to stay behind, reside
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Medical definitions for residue
residue
[ rĕz′ĭ-dōō′ ]
n.
The remainder of something after removal of parts or a part.
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