residue

Meaning

A small amount of something that remains after the main part has gone or been removed.

A small amount of something that remains after the main part has been removed or used.

Example Sentences

Soap residue affects appliance efficiency.

There was a sticky residue left on the table after the spill.

Example Expressions

chemical residue

Synonyms

remnant, deposit, leftover, remainder, trace

Entry 1

remnant, deposit, leftover

Entry 2

remnant, remainder, deposit, leftover, trace

Antonyms

cleanness, purity, absence, whole, entirety

Entry 1

cleanness, purity, absence

Entry 2

whole, entirety

Collocations

toxic residue, sticky residue, residue removal, chemical residue