residuum

noun

re·​sid·​u·​um ri-ˈzi-jə-wəm How to pronounce residuum (audio)
plural residua ri-ˈzi-jə-wə How to pronounce residuum (audio)
: something residual: such as
b
: a residual product (as from the distillation of petroleum)

Examples of residuum in a Sentence

even highly decaffeinated coffee contains a tiny residuum of caffeine
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Word History

Etymology

Latin

First Known Use

1672, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of residuum was in 1672

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Cite this Entry

“Residuum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/residuum. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

residuum

noun
re·​sid·​u·​um ri-ˈzij-ə-wəm How to pronounce residuum (audio)
plural residua -ə-wə How to pronounce residuum (audio) also residuums
: something that remains
especially : residual sense 2

Legal Definition

residuum

noun
re·​sid·​u·​um ri-ˈzi-jə-wəm How to pronounce residuum (audio)
plural residua -jə-wə How to pronounce residuum (audio)
: residue
a lapsed or void legacy of personal property shall fall into the residuum and go to the residuary legateeOfficial Code of Georgia Annotated
Etymology

Latin

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