Definitions

1. noun

The amount of something that remains after a process or action has taken place.

“The residue from the fire made it difficult to clean the floor.”

2. noun

A remaining quantity of a substance or material after a chemical reaction or process.

“The residue from the chemical reaction was disposed of properly.”

3. noun

A small amount of something left over from an earlier time period.

“The residue of the ancient civilization was still evident in the architecture.”

4. verb

To leave a small amount of something behind after a process or action has taken place.

“The rain will residue on the pavement after the storm passes.”