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re·sid·u·al (r-zj-l)
adj.
1. Of, relating to, or characteristic of a residue.
2. Remaining as a residue.

residual
[rizij′o̅o̅·əl]
Etymology: L, residuum, remainder
1  adj, pertaining to the part of something that remains after an activity that removes the bulk of the substance.
2  n, (in psychology), an aftereffect of an experience that influences latent behavior.

residual,
adj pertaining to the portion of something that remains after an activity that removes the bulk of the substance; usually refers to the amount of air remaining in the lungs at the end of a maximum expiration.

residual
remaining or left behind.

residual body
an amorphous body formed by the separation of the original tail of the spermatid during its metamorphosis to spermatozoon.
residual spray
insecticide spray for surfaces. Has a residual effect either because of the ingredient or the vehicle. Aimed at killing the larvae that are still to hatch.
residual urine
urine remaining in the bladder after voiding; seen with bladder outlet obstruction and disorders affecting nerves controlling bladder function.


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You can have your own storefront and earn residuals from the sales of their products.
The report begins with a general physical and chemical characterization of arsenic-contaminated residuals from water treatment processes, covering both well-characterized, laboratory- produced arsenic-treatment residuals, as well as utility and pilot study specimens.
This block determines residuals based on mass and energy balances of the system.
 
 
 
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