residue

//ˈrez.ɪ.djuː//
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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.

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