Residue (Noun)
Meaning 1
Matter that remains after something has been removed.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The factory's outflow of toxic residue into the nearby river has been a major environmental concern for years.
- After filtering the water, a thick layer of sediment remained at the bottom of the container, a visible residue of the purification process.
- The residue from last night's dinner was still stuck to the plate, requiring a stubborn scrubbing to remove.
- Once the solvent had evaporated, a sticky residue remained on the surface of the wood, attracting dust and debris.
- The chemical company worked hard to minimize the environmental impact of its manufacturing process, but some residue inevitably found its way into the air and water.
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Meaning 2
Something left after other parts have been taken away; "there was no remainder"; "he threw away the rest"; "he took what he wanted and I got the balance".
Classification
Nouns denoting relations between people or things or ideas.