a small amount of something that remains at the end of a process 剩余物；残留物；残渣 pesticide residues in fruit and vegetables 残留在水果和蔬菜中的杀虫剂
Extra ExamplesThe meat contained residues of antibiotics. 这肉含有抗生素残留物。 The sauce left a greasy residue on the pan. 酱汁在锅上留下了油腻的残留物。 sawdust and other residues from the timber industry 木材工业的锯屑和其他残留物 The chemical process leaves a greasy residue. 化学过程会留下油腻的残留物。 There will be a residue of fine powder if it is not rinsed thoroughly. 如果不彻底冲洗，会有细粉残留。
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law 法律 the part of the money, property, etc. of a person who has died that remains after all the debts, gifts, etc. have been paid 剩余遗产
Word Originlate Middle English: from Old French residu, from Latin residuum ‘something remaining’, neuter of residuus ‘remaining’, from the verb residere.