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residue

Syllabification: (res·i·due)
Pronunciation: /ˈrezəˌd(y)o͞o/
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Definition of residue

noun

  • a small amount of something that remains after the main part has gone or been taken or used.
  • Law the part of an estate that is left after the payment of charges, debts, and bequests.
  • a substance that remains after a process such as combustion or evaporation.

Origin:

late Middle English: from Old French residu, from Latin residuum 'something remaining' (see residuum)

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