residuum

[ ri-zij-oo-uh m ]
/ rɪˈzɪdʒ u əm /
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noun, plural re·sid·u·a [ri-zij-oo-uh] /rɪˈzɪdʒ u ə/.

the residue, remainder, or rest of something.
Also residue. Chemistry. a quantity or body of matter remaining after evaporation, combustion, distillation, etc.
any residual product.
Law. the residue of an estate.

Origin of residuum

From Latin, dating back to 1665–75; see origin at residual

Words nearby residuum

residual urine, residual volume, residually, residuary, residue, residuum, resign, resignation, resigned, resignee, resile

Words related to residuum

rest, vestige, residue, particle, remains, fragment, shred, bit, piece, slag, debris, silt, waste, trash, powder, impact, outcome, stump, surplus, garbage

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British Dictionary definitions for residuum

residuum
/ (rɪˈzɪdjʊəm) /

noun plural -ua (-jʊə)

a more formal word for residue

Medical definitions for residuum

residuum
[ rĭ-zĭj′ōō-əm ]

n. pl. re•sid•u•a (-ōō-ə)

Something remaining after removal of a part; a residue.