Residue

Synonyms of residue

• remainder
• remnant
• leftover

Antonyms of residue

• total
• whole
• entirety

Collocations of residue

chemical residue

Frequency: 70 %

The lab tests detected chemical residue on the clothing.

residue analysis

Frequency: 60 %

The residue analysis confirmed the presence of harmful substances.

toxic residue

Frequency: 55 %

The soil was contaminated with toxic residue from the factory.

residue removal

Frequency: 50 %

Specialized cleaning products were used for residue removal.

residue buildup

Frequency: 45 %

The dishwasher needed cleaning to prevent residue buildup.

Idiomatic Expressions for residue

• Phrase: Residue of the past
  Meaning: Remnants or traces of something that happened in the past.
  Usage: The old building still bears the residue of the past, with its vintage architecture.