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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.
  1. residuum(def 2).
  2. an atom or group of atoms considered as a group or part of a molecule.
  3. 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.
  1. the coefficient of the term with exponent −1 in a Laurent series of a function of a complex variable.
  2. a number related to a given number by a congruence.

RELATED WORDS

slag, debris, silt, scum, surplus, garbage, extra, rest, remnant, remains, dross, trash, junk, leavings, residual, excess, remainder, sewage, dregs, balance

Nearby words

  1. residual unemployment,
  2. residual urine,
  3. residual volume,
  4. residually,
  5. residuary,
  6. residuum,
  7. resign,
  8. resignation,
  9. resigned,
  10. resignedly

Origin of residue

1300–50; Middle English < Middle French residu < Latin residuum what is left over; see residual
Can be confusedresidual 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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Word Origin and History for residue

residue

n.

mid-14c., from Old French residu (14c.), from Latin residuum "a remainder, that which is left behind," noun use of neuter of adjective residuus "remaining, left over," from residere "remain behind" (see reside).

Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
Medicine definitions for residue

residue

[ rĕz′ĭ-dōō′ ]

n.

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