residue
/ˈrɛzɪduː/
noun
- A small amount of something that remains after the main part has been removed, used, or processed.
- She wiped the counter to remove the residue from the spilled juice.
- After cleaning the pan, there was a sticky residue left on the bottom.
- The chemical plant had to dispose of the toxic residue safely.
- The part of an estate that remains after all debts, taxes, and specific gifts have been paid or distributed.
- After paying off his debts, the residue of his estate went to his daughter.
- She inherited the residue of her aunt's property after all expenses were settled.
- The lawyer explained that the residue of the will would be divided among the charities.
- A feeling, effect, or quality that remains after an experience or event.
- Even years later, a residue of mistrust remained in the community.
- The argument left a residue of anger between the two friends.
- The movie's sad ending left a residue of melancholy that stayed with me.