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Residue
01
a small remaining amount or part of a thing after it has been taken, used, etc.
02
something left after other parts have been taken away
Example
Burnt residue from the campfire clung to their clothes after a night of roasting marshmallows.
The chemist found a residue of chemicals left in the test tube after the experiment was completed.
Despite thorough washing, a residue of coffee stains remained on the bottom of the mug.
After cleaning the windows, there was a stubborn residue of soap scum that required additional scrubbing.
Chemical residue can be left on produce even after washing, so it's important to use organic cleaning methods.
