residue

residue
[ˈrɛzɪdjuː]
noun
  1. a small amount of something that remains after the main part has gone or been taken or used
    残留物,剩余
    ■(Law)the part of an estate that is left after the payment of charges, debts, and bequests
    (律)(扣除应付款项、债款、遗赠后的)剩余遗产,余产
    ■a substance that remains after a process such as combustion or evaporation
    残渣,剩余物
语源
  1. late Middle English: from Old French residu, from Latin residuum 'something remaining' (see residuum)
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