residue

[ rez-i-doo, -dyoo ]

/ ˈrɛz ɪˌdu, -ˌdyu /

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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.

Words nearby residue

residual unemployment, residual urine, residual volume, residually, residuary, residue, residuum, resign, resignation, resigned, resignee

Origin of residue

1300–50; Middle English < Middle French residu < Latin residuum what is left over; see residual

SYNONYMS FOR residue

1 remains, residuum. See remainder.

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WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH residue

residual residue

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Examples from the Web for residue

For five weeks I forced myself to sit at my house table, figuring that my reluctance was a residue of my introversion.
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There is no mention of any residue of the tablets that Shawn is supposed to have taken.
The Strange and Mysterious Death of Mrs. Jerry Lee Lewis|Richard Ben Cramer|January 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
That oil used in manufacturing the gauges had not been flushed out, and a residue remained.
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When these are present the residue in the ignition tube becomes dark on cooling.
The Elements of Blowpipe Analysis|Frederick Hutton Getman

The residue is dissolved in water, a few drops of nitric acid added, and the solution divided into two portions.
Scientific American Supplement, No. 365, December 30, 1882|Various
The residue were ferociously bidden to an "extra" after dinner.
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And let the residue take that which is needful for clothing.
History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints|Joseph Smith
The residue of the day he doth spend upon the lute and virginals.
The Reign of Henry the Eighth, Volume 1 (of 3)|James Anthony Froude

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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residue

[ rĕz′ĭ-dōō′ ]

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The remainder of something after removal of parts or a part.

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