RESIDUE


Meaning of RESIDUE in English

[ 'rɛzɪdju: ]

■ noun

1》 a small amount of something that remains after the main part has gone or been taken or used.

↘a substance that remains after a process such as combustion or evaporation.

2》 Law the part of an estate that is left after the payment of charges, debts, and bequests.

Origin

ME: from OFr. residu , from L. residuum (see residuum ).

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