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residuum

[ ri-zij-oo-uhm ]
/ rɪˈzɪdʒ u əm /
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noun, plural re·sid·u·a [ri-zij-oo-uh]. /rɪˈzɪdʒ u ə/.
the residue, remainder, or rest of something.
Also residue. Chemistry. a quantity or body of matter remaining after evaporation, combustion, distillation, etc.
any residual product.
Law. the residue of an estate.
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Origin of residuum

From Latin, dating back to 1665–75; see origin at residual

Words nearby residuum

residual power, residual stress, residual unemployment, residuary, residue, residuum, resign, resignation, resigned, resignedly, resignee
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Words related to residuum

chain reaction, impact, outcome, rest, bit, fragment, particle, piece, remains, residue, shred, vestige, debris, silt, slag, powder, trash, waste, consequences, end

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British Dictionary definitions for residuum

residuum
/ (rɪˈzɪdjʊəm) /
noun plural -ua (-jÊŠÉ™)
a more formal word for residue
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