residue

Meanings

• Noun

  The remaining part or substance after something has been used or processed.

  - "The residue of the wine was used to make vinegar."
  - "The sediment at the bottom of the lake is a nutrient-rich residue."

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Synonyms

lave , remnant

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with residue
rebuke , rue , muse , dupe

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Variants

List of all variants of residue that leads to same result
residue , residues , residue class , residue classes

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Etymology

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From Old French 'residue' or Latin 'residuum' meaning 'remaining' or 'left behind'.

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Trivia

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1. Residue can be used as a verb, meaning 'to remain or be left behind'.

2. The term 'residue' is often used in scientific research to refer to the substances remaining after a chemical reaction.

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Related Concepts

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1. sediment: A type of residue that settles at the bottom of a liquid.

2. waste: A type of residue that is unwanted or discarded.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'residue' is often used metaphorically to refer to the lingering effects or memories of past experiences. In art, it can refer to the remains or traces of previous layers or processes.

How to Memorize "residue"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a container with a liquid, and imagine the solid or liquid particles settling at the bottom as the residue.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'residue' with the image of a leftover or remaining part.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Remaining Substance' to remember the definition of residue.

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