re
si
due
Plural
residues
1
a small remaining amount or part of a thing after it has been taken, used, etc.
- The chemist found a residue of chemicals left in the test tube after the experiment was completed.
- After cleaning the windows, there was a stubborn residue of soap scum that required additional scrubbing.
- Despite thorough washing, a residue of coffee stains remained on the bottom of the mug.
- Chemical residue can be left on produce even after washing, so it's important to use organic cleaning methods.
- Burnt residue from the campfire clung to their clothes after a night of roasting marshmallows.
2
the assets left in an estate after settling debts, taxes, and expenses
- After paying funeral costs and outstanding loans, the residue of her estate passed to her three children.
- The will directs that any residue be donated to environmental charities.
- Creditors were paid first, then the residue was divided among the beneficiaries.
- Estate taxes and legal fees came out of the residue before any distributions.
- He left instructions for his executor to invest the residue for his grandchildren's education.