Definition of: residue

(rez′ə·d, -dy) noun
1. A remainder or surplus after a part has been separated or otherwise treated.
2. Chem. a Insoluble matter left after filtration or separation from a liquid, b An atom or radical separated from a molecule of a substance, A residuum.
3. Law That portion of an estate which remains after all charges, debts, and particular bequests have been satisfied. [<OF residu <L residuum, neut. of residuus remaining <residere. See RESIDE.]