residue
REH-zihd-yoo
Residue (noun) means a small amount of something that remains after the main part has been used, removed, or processed. Example: “Wash the fruit to remove pesticide residue.”
noun
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A small amount of something that remains after the main part has been used, removed, or processed.
"Wash the fruit to remove pesticide residue."
"A sticky residue was left on the pan after cooking."
"After the coffee had evaporated, a dark residue stayed at the bottom of the cup."
How to use residue
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Common pairings
pesticide residue
leave a residue
sticky residue
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Etymology
From Old French residu, from Latin residuum, "remaining", from resideo, "to remain behind".
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What does “residue” mean?
The word “residue” means a small amount of something that remains after the main part has been used, removed, or processed.
How do you pronounce “residue”?
“Residue” is pronounced REH-zihd-yoo (/ˈɹɛzɪduː/ in IPA).
How do you use “residue” in a sentence?
Here is “residue” used in a sentence: “Wash the fruit to remove pesticide residue.”
What is another word for “residue”?
Words with a similar meaning to “residue” include lave and remnant.
What part of speech is “residue”?
“Residue” is a noun.
Where does the word “residue” come from?
The word “residue” comes from Latin. From Old French residu, from Latin residuum, "remaining", from resideo, "to remain behind".
Is “residue” a common word?
“Residue” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C2 level.
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