residue

noun
UK /ˈrez.ɪ.djuː/
US /ˈrez.ə.duː/

A residue is a little bit of something that is left over.

After washing the cup, a sticky residue of juice was still inside.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. The part of something that is left after the main part is gone or used.

The residue of the estate was divided among the grandchildren.

3. A substance left on a surface after a chemical or physical process.

Scientists tested the residue on the glass for fingerprints.

4. In law, the remaining part of an estate after debts and gifts are paid.

She received the residue of her uncle's property.

5. In chemistry, the solid material left after evaporation or filtration.

The residue in the flask was a white powder.