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residues

Pronunciation: [ˈrɛzɪˌduːz]

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Learn how to use residues in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “science”

(noun) a residue is what is left over after something has been removed or has happened. It's like the crumbs left on your plate after you finish eating a snack.

Example

After the party, there were only a few residues of cake on the plate.

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There were no residues left; everything was cleaned up perfectly.

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What residues did you find after the experiment?

Context: “chemistry”

(noun) in chemistry, residues refer to the solid materials that stay behind after a chemical reaction or a process. Think of it like dirt left in a container after you pour out the liquid.

Example

The lab technician examined the residues left in the flask after the reaction.

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There were no residues remaining after the solution was fully evaporated.

Example

What kind of residues do we expect to see after this reaction?

Context: “law”

(noun) in legal terms, residues can refer to what is left over from a will after all debts and specific gifts have been given out. It's like sharing the leftovers after a big meal.

Example

The residue from the estate was divided among the family members.

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There were no residues left to distribute because everything was designated to specific heirs.

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What happens to the residues of the will if there is no clear beneficiary?

How to pronounce residues

Pronunciation: [ˈrɛzɪˌduːz]

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