residue
[rez-i-doo, -dyoo]
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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Related Words for residue
slag, debris, silt, scum, surplus, garbage, extra, rest, remnant, remains, dross, trash, junk, leavings, residual, excess, remainder, sewage, dregs, balanceExamples from the Web for residue
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The residue is of a brown color, and has a saline, bitter taste.
It gave a residue on ignition amounting only to 1.6 per cent.
Brewers' grains are the residue of barley malt and corn grits.
Government by the Brewers?Adolph Keitel
And whichever of these qualities we find in the State, the one which is not found will be the residue?
The RepublicPlato
A residue of egoism remains in every affection—even paternal.
ChanceJoseph Conrad
residue
noun
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′]
n.
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