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residue

Definition

  • noun: a usually small amount of something that remains after a process has been completed or a thing has been removed
  • noun: something that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated or after the completion of a process
  • synonyms: relics, leavings, balance

Examples

  • The grill was covered in a greasy 'residue' from the hamburgers.

  • There was some kind of sticky 'residue' on the floor.

  • She left the 'residue' of her estate to her daughter.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) You got it, partner. Total silence. Absolute quiet. Not a word out of me. What do we got? - What do we got? - There's residue on the wall. - We sent samples to Em for analysis. - Hey, '% ' body fat. - Funny. - Witness? Girl. Saw everything. (..)
    2002 Men in Black II