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residue

 

[ หˆrษ›zษชหŒdjuห ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

chemistry

A small amount of a substance that remains after a reaction has taken place or a liquid has been separated.

Synonyms

remainder, remains, remnant

Examples of usage

  • The residue at the bottom of the test tube was carefully examined.
  • After distillation, the residue left in the flask was analyzed for impurities.
Context #2 | Noun

finance

The difference between the total cost of a loan and the sum of the periodic payments made against it.

Synonyms

balance, outstanding amount, remaining debt

Examples of usage

  • The monthly payment goes towards both the principal and the interest, reducing the residue over time.
  • When the loan was fully paid off, there was no residue left to be settled.
Context #3 | Noun

biology

A material that remains after a process such as digestion or combustion.

Synonyms

debris, leftovers, remains

Examples of usage

  • The residue of the food was examined under a microscope to study its nutritional content.
  • After the forest fire, the residue of burnt trees covered the ground.

Translations

Translations of the word "residue" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น resรญduo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคตเคถเฅ‡เคท

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Rรผckstand

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sisa

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะปะธัˆะพะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ reszta

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฎ‹็•™

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rรฉsidu

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ residuo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kalฤฑntฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž”๋ฅ˜๋ฌผ

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 leif

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะปะดั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒแƒ แƒฉแƒ”แƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qalฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ residuo

Etymology

The word 'residue' originated from the Latin word 'residuus', which means 'left over'. It has been used in various contexts such as chemistry, finance, and biology to refer to the remaining part of a substance or payment. The concept of residue has been essential in scientific research, financial calculations, and natural processes. Over time, 'residue' has become a commonly used term in different fields to describe what remains after a process or action.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,966, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.