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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/.
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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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