Pronunciation: /ˈrɛzɪˌduː/
noun a small amount of something that remains after the main part has gone or been taken or used
A1 After cooking the pasta, there was a residue left in the pot.
A2 The cleaner used a special solution to remove the residue from the glass window.
B1 The forensic team found residue of blood on the suspect's clothing.
B2 The scientist analyzed the residue left behind by the chemical reaction.
C1 The archaeologist carefully collected residue from the ancient pottery for analysis.
C2 The environmentalist studied the residue left by industrial pollution in the river ecosystem.
verb N/A
A1 After cleaning the table, there was still some residue left behind.
A2 The soap residue on the dishes was difficult to wash off.
B1 The chemical residue from the spill needed to be carefully removed.
B2 The residue of paint on the walls needed to be scraped off before repainting.
C1 The residue of the ancient civilization can still be seen in the ruins.
C2 The emotional residue from the traumatic event lingered long after it had passed.
adjective N/A
A1 There was a residue amount of food left on the plate.
A2 The residue smell of smoke lingered in the air.
B1 The residue chemicals in the water posed a health risk.
B2 The residue effects of the medication lasted for days.
C1 The residue evidence at the crime scene helped solve the case.
C2 The residue impact of the economic crisis was felt for years.
adverb N/A
A1 After cleaning the kitchen, there was a residue of soap on the dishes.
A2 The residue of paint on the walls was difficult to remove.
B1 The residue of the meal was left on the plates after dinner.
B2 There was a residue of chemicals in the test tube after the experiment.
C1 The residue of the fire left a strong smell in the room.
C2 The residue of the explosion covered everything in a thick layer of dust.
pronoun N/A
A1 I cleaned the table, but there was still some residue left.
A2 After washing the dishes, I noticed a residue on the plates.
B1 The residue from the cleaning solution left a streak on the window.
B2 The residue of the paint left a sticky film on my hands.
C1 The residue of the chemical reaction was carefully analyzed by the scientists.
C2 The residue found at the crime scene was crucial evidence in solving the case.
preposition N/A
A1 There was a residue of food left on the plate.
A2 The cleaner wiped away the residue of dust on the table.
B1 After the flood, there was a residue of mud left in the house.
B2 The scientist found a residue of chemicals in the water sample.
C1 The archaeologist discovered a residue of ancient pottery in the excavation site.
C2 The detective found a residue of blood on the murder weapon.
conjunction N/A
A1 I cleaned the table, but there was still some residue left.
A2 She wiped the mirror clean, removing all traces of residue.
B1 After the chemical reaction, a residue was left at the bottom of the test tube.
B2 The residue of the old paint was still visible on the walls.
C1 The residue of the past mistakes continued to haunt him.
C2 The residue of her former life lingered in the corners of her mind.
interjection N/A
A1 Residue! I spilled some juice on the table.
A2 Residue from the marker was left on the whiteboard.
B1 Residue! I accidentally left some crumbs on the couch.
B2 I cleaned the windows, but there was still some residue left on the glass.
C1 Residue! I forgot to wipe down the countertops after cooking.
C2 The residue from the paint cans stained the floor permanently.
article N/A
A1 After cooking, there was a residue of food left on the plate.
A2 The cleaning solution removed all of the residue from the window.
B1 The residue of the fire left a dark mark on the wall.
B2 Chemical analysis revealed a residue of toxic substances in the soil.
C1 The residue of the ancient civilization can still be seen in the ruins.
C2 The scientist carefully examined the residue under the microscope to identify its composition.
formal The residue left behind after the chemical reaction was carefully analyzed in the lab.
informal There was some residue from the party last night that we need to clean up.
slang I hate it when there's residue on my dishes after I wash them.
figurative The residue of his past mistakes still lingered in his mind, affecting his decisions.
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