residue: meaning and definitions

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What is residue?

What is residue?

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

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