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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 unemployment, residual urine, residual volume, residuary, residue, residuum, resign, resignation, resigned, resignee, resile
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Words related to residuum

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

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British Dictionary definitions for residuum

residuum
/ (rɪˈzɪdjʊəm) /

noun plural -ua (-jʊə)

a more formal word for residue
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Medical definitions for residuum

residuum
[ rĭ-zĭj′ōō-əm ]

n. pl. re•sid•u•a (-ōō-ə)

Something remaining after removal of a part; a residue.
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