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Synonyms
res·i·due (rĕźĭ-dōṓ, -dyōṓ)

[Middle English, from Old French residu, from Latin residuum neuter of residuus, remaining, from residēre, to remain behind; see reside.]

noun 

  1. The remainder of something after removal of parts or a part.
  2. Matter remaining after completion of an abstractive chemical or physical process, such as evaporation, combustion, distillation, or filtration; residuum.
  3. Law The remainder of a testator's estate after all claims, debts, and bequests are satisfied. Also called residuum