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resi·due (rez′ə do̵̅o̅′, -dyo̵̅o̅′)
noun
- that which is left over after part is taken away; remainder; rest
- Chem. the matter remaining at the end of a process, as after evaporation, combustion, filtration, etc.; residual product
- 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
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residue
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Preposition: of
- chlormequat: A total of 8 samples of Spanish carrots were tested for residues of chlormequat.
Converse of object
- conserve: We are investigating the role of conserved residues in proteins.
Adjective modifier
- oily: The fuel is more completely burned and does not leave an oily residue as paraffin does.
Modifies a noun
- diffuser: Quadratic residue diffuser In this case, the longest wells in the diffuser were replaced by shorter, active equivalents.
Noun used with modifier
- pesticide: In 2003, the average level of pesticide residues in Delhi samples was 34 times above the same BIS standard.
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