residue
pronunciation
How to pronounce residue in British English:
UK [ˈrezɪdjuː]
How to pronounce residue in American English:
US [ˈrezɪduː]
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- Noun:
- matter that remains after something has been removed
- something left after other parts have been taken away
Word Origin
- residue (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).
Example
- 1. Each of us leave residue when we pass .
- 2. These drugs form a toxic residue in animal tissue .
- 3. The solid residue from the process can be employed as fertiliser .
- 4. A child 's hands are covered in tobacco residue after harvesting leaves .
- 5. This residue is thought to react with common indoor pollutants to create a toxic mix .