residue

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res·i·due ˈre-zə-ˌdü How to pronounce residue (audio)

-ˌdyü

: something that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated or after the completion of a process : remnant, remainder: such as

: the part of a testator's estate remaining after the satisfaction of all debts, charges, allowances, and previous devises and bequests

: the remainder after subtracting a multiple of a modulus from an integer or a power of the integer that can appear as the second of the two terms in an appropriate congruence

2 and 7 are residues of 12 modulo 5

: a constituent structural unit (such as a group or monomer) of a usually complex molecule

amino acid residues from hydrolysis of protein

Example Sentences

The grill was covered in a greasy residue from the hamburgers. The divorce left a residue of pain in the family. There was some kind of sticky residue on the floor. She left the residue of her estate to her daughter.

Recent Examples on the Web Sometimes carpet cleaning products can leave dirt-attracting residue, making carpets look even dirtier.

Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2022 Buildup could be anything from salon bleach treatments, copper from swimming in chlorine pools, and alkaline and hard water that can leave residue on your hair.

Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 23 Aug. 2022 If someone repeatedly sprayed one of these products on a cleaning cloth or mop in the sink and didn’t rinse and wipe off the sink thoroughly, the spatters could leave a stubborn residue.

Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 22 Aug. 2022 The residue of chemicals used in the garden to kill insects and control plant diseases can unintentionally kill the beneficial composting organisms.

Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2022 The increasingly unrealistic expectations that accompany Woods most everywhere – a residue of having won most everywhere – have never dampened his ardor for competing at the Old.

Eamon Lynch, USA TODAY, 15 July 2022 The residue of that discussion is my desire for greater respect for Celtics forward Jaylen Brown.

Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 28 June 2022 The residue contained sulfur and mercury, as well as magnesium, nitrates, phosphorus, calcium (possibly derived from calcium oxide, a component of Greek fire), lead, and iron.

Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 3 May 2022 Ryan Long, store manager and co-owner, was picking up boxes from the floor and mopping the residue from flash grenades moments after officers arrested Neal Pittard, the 49-year-old man who held him hostage for roughly eight hours.

Amanda Rabines, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2022 See More

单词	residues
释义	residue noun res·i·due ˈre-zə-ˌdü -ˌdyü : something that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated or after the completion of a process : remnant, remainder: such as a : the part of a testator's estate remaining after the satisfaction of all debts, charges, allowances, and previous devises and bequests b : the remainder after subtracting a multiple of a modulus from an integer or a power of the integer that can appear as the second of the two terms in an appropriate congruence 2 and 7 are residues of 12 modulo 5 c : a constituent structural unit (such as a group or monomer) of a usually complex molecule amino acid residues from hydrolysis of protein Synonyms ashes debris detritus flotsam remains rubble ruins wreck wreckage See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The grill was covered in a greasy residue from the hamburgers. The divorce left a residue of pain in the family. There was some kind of sticky residue on the floor. She left the residue of her estate to her daughter. Recent Examples on the Web Sometimes carpet cleaning products can leave dirt-attracting residue, making carpets look even dirtier. Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2022 Buildup could be anything from salon bleach treatments, copper from swimming in chlorine pools, and alkaline and hard water that can leave residue on your hair. Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 23 Aug. 2022 If someone repeatedly sprayed one of these products on a cleaning cloth or mop in the sink and didn’t rinse and wipe off the sink thoroughly, the spatters could leave a stubborn residue. Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 22 Aug. 2022 The residue of chemicals used in the garden to kill insects and control plant diseases can unintentionally kill the beneficial composting organisms. Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2022 The increasingly unrealistic expectations that accompany Woods most everywhere – a residue of having won most everywhere – have never dampened his ardor for competing at the Old. Eamon Lynch, USA TODAY, 15 July 2022 The residue of that discussion is my desire for greater respect for Celtics forward Jaylen Brown. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 28 June 2022 The residue contained sulfur and mercury, as well as magnesium, nitrates, phosphorus, calcium (possibly derived from calcium oxide, a component of Greek fire), lead, and iron. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 3 May 2022 Ryan Long, store manager and co-owner, was picking up boxes from the floor and mopping the residue from flash grenades moments after officers arrested Neal Pittard, the 49-year-old man who held him hostage for roughly eight hours. Amanda Rabines, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin residuum, from neuter of residuus left over, from residēre to remain First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing residue residue class residue class Kids Definition residue noun res·i·due ˈre-zə-ˌdü -ˌdyü : whatever remains after a part is taken, set apart, or lost Medical Definition residue noun res·i·due ˈrez-ə-ˌd(y)ü : something that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated specifically : a constituent structural unit (as a group or monomer) of a usually complex molecule amino acid residues in a protein Legal Definition residue noun res·i·due ˈre-zə-ˌdü, -ˌdyü : something that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated specifically : the part of a testator's estate remaining after the satisfaction of all debts, charges, taxes, and legacies other than residuary legacies residues noun plural of residue as in rests a remaining group or portion the residue of our Thanksgiving feast consisted of a denuded turkey carcass and a couple rolls Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance rests remainders remnants leftovers leavings residua fragments remains scrapings balances odds and ends vestiges stumps scraps stubs surpluses butts excesses oversupplies fat surfeits overabundances superfluities superabundances overflows overages overkills oddments overmuch Antonyms & Near Antonyms bodies weights masses mains bulks mosts
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