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residue


noun

  1. something that remains after a part is removed, disposed of, or used; remainder; rest; remnant.
  2. Chemistry.
    1. residuum(def 2).
    2. an atom or group of atoms considered as a group or part of a molecule.
    3. that part remaining as a solid on a filter paper after a liquid passes through in the filtration procedure.
  3. Law. the part of a testator’s estate that remains after the payment of all debts, charges, special devises, and bequests.
  4. Mathematics.
    1. the coefficient of the term with exponent −1 in a Laurent series of a function of a complex variable.
    2. a number related to a given number by a congruence.

noun

  1. matter remaining after something has been removed
  2. law what is left of an estate after the discharge of debts and distribution of specific gifts
n.

mid-14c., from Old French residu (14c.), from Latin residuum “a remainder, that which is left behind,” noun use of neuter of adjective residuus “remaining, left over,” from residere “remain behind” (see reside).

n.

  1. The remainder of something after removal of parts or a part.
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