Synonyms of residue

Noun


1. residue, matter

usage: matter that remains after something has been removed

2. remainder, balance, residual, residue, residuum, rest, part, portion, component part, component, constituent

usage: something left after other parts have been taken away; "there was no remainder"; "he threw away the rest"; "he took what he wanted and I got the balance"

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Definition and meaning of residue (Dictionary)