residue
//ˈrez.ɪ.djuː//
Noun
residueSingular
residuesPlural
1
A small amount of something that remains after the main part has gone or been taken or used.
There was a sticky residue left on the pan after cooking.
2
A substance that remains after a chemical process such as evaporation, combustion, or filtration.
After the water evaporated, a white residue was left at the bottom of the beaker.
3
(Law) The part of an estate that remains after all debts, charges, and bequests have been paid.
The residue of the estate was divided equally among the three children.