residue

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈrɛzɪduː/
• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈrɛzɪdjuː/

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Noun

Singular residue

Plural residues

1. Residue is a small amount of something that remains after the main part been taken or used.
   • Synonym: remainder
2. (chemistry) Residue is the substance that remains after evaporation, distillation, filtration or any similar process.

Related words

• residual