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Residue

usgb/ˈrezɪduː/Volume
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Physical PresencePlay
Refers to actual material left behind, often visible and sometimes unwanted. SlideCleaning the pan, I scrubbed off the oily residue.
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Not Always NegativePlay
While often undesirable, residue can also be valuable or neutral. SlideThe residue in the bottom of my coffee cup had a robust aroma.
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Context MattersPlay
Its meaning can change slightly depending on what it's referring to. SlideThe geologists examined the mineral residue at the site.