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noun
1.
something that remains after a part is removed, disposed of, or used; remainder; rest; remnant.
2.
Chemistry.
a.
residuum (def. 2).
b.
an atom or group of atoms considered as a group or part of a molecule.
c.
that part remaining as a solid on a filter paper after a liquid passes through in the filtration procedure.
3.
Law. the part of a testator's estate that remains after the payment of all debts, charges, special devises, and bequests.
4.
Mathematics.
a.
the coefficient of the term with exponent −1 in a Laurent series of a function of a complex variable.
b.
a number related to a given number by a congruence.
Origin:
1300–50; Middle English < Middle French residu < Latin residuum what is left over; see residual
1300–50; Middle English < Middle French residu < Latin residuum what is left over; see residual
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