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Meaning of residue

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

residue

Pronunciation:/ˈɹɛzɪdjuː//ˈɹɛzɪduː/

noun

Definitions

  1. Whatever remains after something else has been removed.

  2. The substance that remains after evaporation, distillation, filtration or any similar process.

  3. A molecule that is released from a polymer after bonds between neighbouring monomers are broken, such as an amino acid in a polypeptide chain.

  4. Whatever property or effects are left in an estate after payment of all debts, other charges and deduction of what is specifically bequeathed by the testator.