How do you pronounce residue?

residue is pronounced as /ˈrɛzɪdjuː/.

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residue

🧪residue

noun

/ˈrɛzɪdjuː/

residual residues

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Meaning

A small amount of something that remains after the main part has been removed or used.

A small amount of something that remains after the main part has gone or been removed.

Example Sentences

There was a sticky residue left on the table after the spill.

Soap residue affects appliance efficiency.

Example Expressions

chemical residue

Synonyms

remnant, remainder, deposit, leftover, trace

Entry 1

remnant, remainder, deposit, leftover, trace

Entry 2

remnant, deposit, leftover

Antonyms

whole, entirety, cleanness, purity, absence

Entry 1

whole, entirety

Entry 2

cleanness, purity, absence

Collocations

toxic residue, sticky residue, residue removal, chemical residue

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