Residua: meaning, definitions and examples

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residua

 

[ หˆrษ›zษชdส’uษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

scientific context

Residua are the remnants, or materials that remain after a process or reaction has occurred. They often refer to the leftover substances after an extraction or purification process in chemistry. These can include by-products that may have different properties from the original material.

Synonyms

by-products, leftovers, remnants, residue

Examples of usage

  • The residua from the chemical reaction were analyzed.
  • After the distillation, we collected the residua that remained.
  • The residua left after the process indicated potential impurities.

Translations

Translations of the word "residua" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น resรญduo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคตเคถเฅ‡เคท

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Rรผckstand

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sisa

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะตัˆั‚ะบะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ reszty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฎ‹็•™็‰ฉ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉchet

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ residuo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท artฤฑklar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž”์—ฌ๋ฌผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจู‚ุงูŠุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zbytek

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zvyลกok

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฎ‹็•™็‰ฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ostanek

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ afgangur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะปะดั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒแƒ แƒฉแƒ”แƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qalฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ residuo

Word origin

The word 'residua' originates from the Latin word 'residuum', which means a remaining part or residue. In scientific terminology, particularly in chemistry and biology, it has been adopted to describe any remnants left over following a physical or chemical process. The use of the term 'residua' has become prominent in various fields where materials are processed, leading to a clear understanding of not just the primary product, but also what is left behind. The transition from the general Latin roots to specific scientific contexts reflects the evolving nature of language as it applies to specialized disciplines. The concept of residua is crucial for understanding waste management, extraction processes, and the efficiency of various methodologies in both industrial and laboratory environments.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,121, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.