residue
gb/ɹˈɛzədˌu/ us/ɹˈɛzədˌu/
B2
English
~ 7400
maradvány, lerakódás, a hagyaték fennmaradó része, hagyatéki maradvány, aminosav-maradék, maradék, reziduum
NOUN
B2
1
Usage pattern:
the residue of [something]
The glasses still had a sticky residue after going through the dishwasher.
A poharakon a mosogatógépes mosás után is maradt egy ragacsos lerakódás.
There was a fine white residue on the table where the cleaner had dried.
Vékony, fehér lerakódás volt az asztalon ott, ahol a tisztítószer megszáradt.
Scientists found pesticide residues on the imported fruit.
The explosion left a dark, oily residue on the walls.
Years after the scandal, a residue of mistrust remained in the community.
Learner examples
There is soap residue on the plate.
A tányéron mosogatószer-maradvány van.
The oil left a greasy residue on my hands.
Az olaj zsíros réteget hagyott a kezemen.
Please wash the pan again to remove the black residue.
A thin white residue covered the table after the water dried.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use 'leftover' instead of 'residue' in scientific or cleaning contexts. 'Leftover' is common for food or general items, while 'residue' is more natural for thin layers or small amounts of substances on a surface or remaining after a process.
Meaning
small amount left behind
Collocations
soap residue
|food residue
|chemical residue
|pesticide residues
|leave a residue
|residue on [surface]
Synonyms
remnant (Very close in meaning; often used for what is left over, but can sound slightly more literary or general than the more physical-sounding 'residue'.)
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deposit (Suggests a layer that has built up on a surface, often over time; usually more obviously physical than 'residue'.)
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trace (Emphasizes that only a very small, often barely noticeable, amount remains.)
Antonyms
entirety (Focuses on having the whole of something, with nothing removed or left over.)
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bulk (Highlights the main or larger part of a substance, as opposed to the small part that remains as residue.)
Themes
daily life
|science
|cleaning
|food
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A small part or thin layer that is left after most of something is gone, used, or cleaned away.
A small amount or thin layer of a substance that remains after the main part has been used, removed, or taken away.
NOUN
C2
FORMAL
2
Usage pattern:
the residue of [someone]’s estate
Under her will, the residue of the estate is to be divided equally among her three children.
Végrendelete szerint a hagyaték fennmaradó részét egyenlő arányban kell felosztani három gyermeke között.
After the specific gifts had been distributed, the residue was left to a medical charity.
A meghatározott hagyományok kiadása után a hagyaték fennmaradó részét egy egészségügyi jótékonysági szervezetre hagyták.
He was named as the residuary beneficiary, entitled to the entire residue of his uncle’s estate.
Learner examples
The lawyer explained who would get the residue of the estate.
Az ügyvéd elmagyarázta, ki kapja a hagyaték fennmaradó részét.
In the will, she left small gifts to friends and the residue to her son.
A végrendeletében kisebb ajándékokat hagyott a barátainak, a hagyaték fennmaradó részét pedig a fiára hagyta.
Taxes and debts are paid before the residue is shared.
Common mistake:
Learners may think 'residue' here means a physical layer or dirt. In legal contexts, it is an abstract financial term for the remaining part of an estate after all specific payments.
Meaning
remainder of an estate
Collocations
the residue of the estate
|residue of her estate
|residuary beneficiary
|residue clause in the will
Synonyms
remainder (A general word for what is left; in legal writing it is often used in a similar way, but 'residue' is the more precise legal term for the final balance of an estate.)
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residuary estate (A technical legal phrase that refers specifically to the residue as defined in a will.)
Antonyms
bequest (Refers to a specific item or sum of money left to someone in a will, as opposed to the leftover estate that forms the residue.)
Themes
law
|finance
Definition
The money and property that are left from a dead person’s estate after paying debts, taxes, and special gifts named in the will.
The portion of a deceased person’s estate that remains after all debts, taxes, and specific gifts or legacies have been paid.
NOUN
C2
TECHNICAL
3
maradék
C2
Usage pattern:
[amino acid] residue in [a protein]
The serine residue in the active site is essential for the enzyme’s function.
Az aktív helyen található szerinmaradék elengedhetetlen az enzim működéséhez.
Phosphorylation of this tyrosine residue triggers a signaling cascade in the cell.
Ennek a tirozinmaradéknak a foszforilációja jelátviteli kaszkádot indít el a sejtben.
Each amino acid residue in the protein is numbered according to its position in the sequence.
The side chain of the lysine residue forms a salt bridge with a neighboring group.
Learner examples
Each amino acid residue has a different side chain.
Minden aminosav-maradéknak más az oldallánca.
This protein has a histidine residue at position ten.
Ebben a fehérjében a tizedik pozícióban hisztidinmaradék található.
The enzyme changes when one residue is replaced by another.
A charged residue on the surface helps the protein bind to DNA.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse this technical meaning with the everyday idea of dirt or a thin layer left on a surface. In biochemistry, a 'residue' is a structural unit, not something left over or dirty.
Meaning
part of a larger molecule
Collocations
amino acid residue
|tyrosine residue
|residue at position [number]
|active-site residue
|residue side chain
Synonyms
unit (A very general word for one part of something larger; less precise than the technical term 'residue'.)
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moiety (A technical term used in chemistry for a distinct part of a molecule; similar but not identical in use to 'residue'.)
Antonyms
molecule (Refers to the complete structure made of many residues or units, in contrast to a single residue.)
Themes
science
|biology
|health
Definition
In chemistry and biology, one small unit, such as an amino acid, that is joined together with others to make a bigger molecule.
In chemistry and biochemistry, an atom or group of atoms, especially an amino acid unit, that forms part of a larger molecule, often after a reaction or when linked in a chain.
NOUN
C2
TECHNICAL
4
Usage pattern:
the residue of [number] modulo [number]
In modular arithmetic, 17 and 2 have the same residue modulo 5.
A moduláris aritmetikában a 17-nek és a 2-nek ugyanaz a maradéka modulo 5.
The residue theorem allows us to evaluate certain complex integrals by examining singularities.
A reziduumtétel lehetővé teszi, hogy bizonyos komplex integrálokat szingularitások vizsgálatával értékeljünk ki.
Each residue class contains all integers that leave the same remainder when divided by n.
Learner examples
In this example, the residue of 8 modulo 3 is 2.
Ebben a példában a 8 maradéka modulo 3 egyenlő 2-vel.
Numbers with the same residue modulo 4 are grouped together.
Azokat a számokat, amelyeknek ugyanaz a maradékuk modulo 4, egy csoportba soroljuk.
The teacher showed how to find the residue when we divide by 5.
Common mistake:
Learners may think 'residue' in math is always exactly the same as a simple remainder. In higher mathematics, it can have a more specialized meaning, such as a value linked to a singularity in complex analysis.
Meaning
mathematical remainder or value
Collocations
residue class
|congruent residues
|residue modulo n
|the residue theorem
|non-zero residue
Synonyms
remainder (Used for what is left after one integer is divided by another; overlaps in modular arithmetic, but 'residue' is more formal and structural.)
Antonyms
multiple (A number that divides exactly with no remainder or residue, opposing the idea of having something left over.)
Themes
math
|science
|education
Definition
In mathematics, a number or value that shows what is left when you divide by another number, or a special value used in some advanced areas like complex analysis.
In mathematics, a value that represents what remains when a quantity is considered under a particular operation, especially the remainder after division by a given number or a specific coefficient in complex analysis.
Grammar
Dictionary form
residue
IPA
GB/ɹˈɛzədˌu/
US/ɹˈɛzədˌu/
Syllables & stress
residue (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (residue)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: residue
- Plural: residue, residues
Word family
Expressions
leave a residue
1/lˈiv ə ɹˈɛzədˌu/
fixed phrase
cause something to be left behind
To cause a small amount or thin layer of something to stay on a surface after it has been used or cleaned.
Examples
- This sunscreen doesn’t leave a residue on your skin.
- The detergent cleaned well but left a sticky residue on the counter.
- Some shampoos can leave a residue that makes your hair feel heavy.
no residue
1/nˈoʊ ɹˈɛzədˌu/
fixed phrase
nothing left after use
Used to say that a product or process does not leave any visible or noticeable substance behind.
Examples
- The glass cleaner promises a streak-free shine with no residue.
- This floor polish dries quickly and leaves no residue under bare feet.
- She prefers a moisturizer that absorbs fully and leaves no residue on her clothes.
without residue
1/wɪðˈaʊt ɹˈɛzədˌu/
fixed phrase
formal
with nothing remaining
In formal or technical language, used to say that something is done completely so that nothing at all is left.
Examples
- The substance dissolves in water without residue.
- Under the agreement, the debt was settled without residue.
- In this process, the material burns away without residue, leaving the surface clean.