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residue definition

resi·due (rez′ə do̵̅o̅′, -dyo̵̅o̅′)

noun

  1. that which is left over after part is taken away; remainder; rest
  2. Chem. the matter remaining at the end of a process, as after evaporation, combustion, filtration, etc.; residual product
  3. Law that part of a testator's estate which is left after all claims, charges, and bequests have been satisfied

Etymology: ME < MFr residu < L residuum, neut. of residuus, remaining < residere: see reside

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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