residue
Americannoun
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something that remains after a part is removed, disposed of, or used; remainder; rest; remnant.
- Synonyms:
- residuum
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Chemistry.
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an atom or group of atoms considered as a group or part of a molecule.
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that part remaining as a solid on a filter paper after a liquid passes through in the filtration procedure.
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Law. the part of a testator's estate that remains after the payment of all debts, charges, special devises, and bequests.
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Mathematics.
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the coefficient of the term with exponent −1 in a Laurent series of a function of a complex variable.
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a number related to a given number by a congruence.
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noun
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matter remaining after something has been removed
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law what is left of an estate after the discharge of debts and distribution of specific gifts
Related Words
See remainder.
Etymology
Origin of residue
1300–50; Middle English from Middle French residu from Latin residuum “what is left over”; residual
Example Sentences
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PAN Europe, a coalition of NGOs campaigning against pesticide use, had around 60 apples randomly purchased in 13 European countries -- including France, Spain, Italy and Poland -- analysed for chemical residues.
From Barron's
The authors also note concerns about pesticide residues, heavy metals, and microplastics found in tea.
From Science Daily
Big picture: The economy is hardly creating any new jobs, the residue of a tumultuous year marked by soaring U.S. tariffs, major government layoffs, a crackdown on immigration and growing use of artificial intelligence.
From MarketWatch
Big picture: The economy is hardly creating any new jobs, the residue of a tumultuous year marked by soaring U.S. tariffs, major government layoffs, a crackdown on immigration and growing use of artificial intelligence.
From MarketWatch
It plans to use underground extraction and crushing -- as opposed to an open-pit mine -- and re-inject a large part of the mining residue.
From Barron's
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