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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

residue

/ˈrɛzɪdʊ/ noun · British & US
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What does residue mean?

noun

The amount of something that remains after a process or action has been carried out, or the amount of something that is left over after a particular time or period. A substance that remains after a chemical reaction or process.

Example

"The residue from the chemical reaction was difficult to clean up."

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