residuum
/rɪˈzɪdʒuəm/
noun
- A small amount of something that remains after the main part has been removed, used, or destroyed.
- After the fire, only a blackened residuum of the house was left.
- The treaty left a residuum of distrust between the two nations.
- The chemist examined the residuum at the bottom of the flask after the liquid evaporated.
- In law, the part of a deceased person's estate that remains after all debts, expenses, and specific bequests have been paid.
- The lawyer explained that the residuum would be divided among the grandchildren.
- After paying off the mortgage and funeral costs, the residuum was quite small.
- Her will left the residuum of her estate to her favorite charity.
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