/rez"i dooh', -dyooh'/ , n.
1. something that remains after a part is removed, disposed of, or used; remainder; rest; remnant.
2. Chem.
a. residuum (def. 2).
b. an atom or group of atoms considered as a group or part of a molecule.
c. 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. Math.
a. the coefficient of the term with exponent -1 in a Laurent series of a function of a complex variable.
b. a number related to a given number by a congruence.
[ 1300-50; ME residu residuum what is left over; see RESIDUAL ]
Syn. 1. remains, residuum. See remainder .