Residue
/ˈrɛz.ɪ.djuː/noun
A small amount of something that remains after the main part has gone or been subtracted.
Did you know?The term 'residue' can be traced back to alchemical practices, where the leftover materials were thought to hold hidden powers or properties.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
residuum
“That which remains or is left over.”
Late Latin
Late Latin
residuum
“Surplus or remainder after a process.”
Old French
Old French
residu
“Leftover or remnant.”
Middle English
Middle English
residues
“The remains or remnants of a substance.”
Modern English
Modern English
residue
“The remaining part of something after removal or loss.”