residue
/ˈrezɪdjuː/ · /ˈrezɪduː/
CEFR level C1Topic ScienceWord #6270 in the learning path
残留物；残渣
Definitions
n. A substance left behind after a process or removal.
残留物；残渣
Example
The sticker left a sticky residue on the jar.
贴纸在罐子上留下了黏黏的残留物。
Industrial processes can leave toxic residue in soil, creating long-term risks for nearby ecosystems and communities.
工业生产过程可能在土壤中留下有毒残留物，给附近的生态系统和社区带来长期风险。
Collocations
- sticky residue
- chemical residue
- pesticide residues
- leave a residue
Word family
- residual (adj.)
Synonyms
- remains
- remnants
Usage tip
常指过程结束后的物质残留；不同种类可用复数。
FAQ
- What does residue mean?
- A substance left behind after a process or removal.
- How is residue pronounced?
- UK /ˈrezɪdjuː/, US /ˈrezɪduː/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
