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residue

/ˈrɛz.ɪ.djuː/

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noun

/ˈrɛz.ɪ.djuː/B2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее небольшое количество чего-либо, что остаётся после удаления, использования или потребления основной части.

A noun referring to a small amount of something that remains after the main part has been removed, used, or consumed.

  1. Remaining substanceB2formal

    A small amount of something that remains after the main part has been removed or used.

    ruОстаток

    • There was a sticky residue left on the table after the glue dried.
    • The chemical residue from the factory polluted the river.
    • After burning the wood, only ash residue remained.

    Synonymsdepositexcessremainderremnantresidualrestsedimentsurplus

  2. Remaining effect or traceC1formal

    Something that remains after a process or event, often used metaphorically.

    ruОстаток

    • The residue of their argument lingered in the room.
    • The trauma left a residue of fear in her mind.
    • The residue of the old regime still influences politics today.

    Synonymsafterglowechoimprintremnanttracevestige

Forms
  • residues plural form
  • residues' possessive plural form
  • residue's possessive singular form
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