residue
noun
something that remains after a part is removed, disposed of, or used; remainder; rest; remnant.
residues
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pluralof residue.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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He found that many of the chemical residues in cotton and cotton-rich garments can wash out during laundering, but also that chemicals can migrate more readily from cotton than polyester into sweat.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
The residues of that history are not confined to old paint.
From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2026
But the petroleum products are masked in manifests — labeled waste material, lubricants, residues and other items not subject to the high taxes that Mexico levies on imported fuel.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026
Instead, they estimated exposure using previously published data on average pesticide residues found in food categories such as fruits, vegetables, and grains.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 13, 2026
The existence of such residues is either played down by the industry as unimportant or is flatly denied.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
