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How to Pronounce residue?

Correct pronunciation for the word "residue" is [ɹˈɛsɪdjˌuː], [ɹˈɛsɪdjˌuː], [ɹ_ˈɛ_s_ɪ_d_j_ˌuː].

"Residue" in context

Residue, also known as waste, is a term used to describe a substance that is left behind after all desired parts have been used. Residue usually takes the form of a solid, liquid, or gas that is left over from an industrial process or from another activity. Common examples of residue include smoke from burning materials, ash from burning coal, and oil from machinery. Residue also can contain hazardous materials, such as lead, mercury, and arsenic, which can be dangerous to human health and the environment.

What are similar-sounding words for residue?

Usage over time for residue:

This graph shows how "residue" have occurred between 1800 and 2008 in a corpus of English books.

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