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Definitions for Residue
[1] something that remains after a part is removed, disposed of, or used; remainder; rest; remnant.
[2] Chemistry . residuum(def 2) . an atom or group of atoms considered as a group or part of a molecule. that part remaining as a solid on a filter paper after a liquid passes through in the filtration procedure.
[3] Law . the part of a testator's estate that remains after the payment of all debts, charges, special devises, and bequests.
[4] Mathematics . the coefficient of the term with exponent −1 in a Laurent series of a function of a complex variable. a number related to a given number by a congruence.
[5] matter remaining after something has been removed
[6] law what is left of an estate after the discharge of debts and distribution of specific gifts
Words related to Residue
slag, debris, silt, scum, surplus, garbage, extra, rest, remnant, remains, dross, trash, junk, leavings, residual, excess, remainder, sewage, dregs, balance
Words nearby Residue
residual unemployment, residual urine, residual volume, residually, residuary, residue, residuum, resign, resignation, resigned, resignee
Origin of Residue
1300–50; Middle English < Middle French residu < Latin residuum what is left over; see residual
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Word origin for Residue
C14: from Old French residu , from Latin residuus remaining over, from residēre to stay behind, reside
Synonyms for Residue
debris, silt, slag, balance, dregs, dross, excess, extra, garbage, heel, junk, leavings, leftovers, parings, remainder, remains, remnant, residual, residuum, rest, scourings, scraps, scum, sewage, shavings, surplus, trash, orts