Meaning & Definition of word "Residue"

Residue

/ˈrɛzɪˌdu/

1. A small amount of something that remains after the main part has gone or has been removed.
- Example: After the chemical reaction, there was a residue left in the test tube.
2. Something that remains after a process, often in a physical or chemical context.
- Example: The residue from the burned material was analyzed for traces of toxins.
3. A part or quantity of something that is left over.
- Example: She wiped the plate clean, leaving no residue of sauce behind.
4. In law, the part of a testator’s estate that remains after debts and specific bequests have been paid.
- Example: The residue of the estate was to be divided among the heirs according to the stipulations of the will.

From Latin 'residuum', meaning 'that which remains'.

residue analysis:

A scientific method for examining residual materials.

solid residue:

The solid left after a liquid has evaporated or been removed.

chemical residue:

The remains of chemicals after a reaction or process.

remnant:

A remaining part of something.

leftover:

Something that remains after the rest has been used or dealt with.

debris:

The remains of something that has been destroyed or broken into pieces.

Meaning: Leftover substances or remnants that are often ignored.

Example Sentence: Don't worry about those residue piles; they're just leftover junk.

Meaning: Any unwanted material left after an activity.

Example Sentence: The kitchen was full of residue after the party.