residuals

noun

Definition of residualsnext
plural of residual
1
as in residues
a remaining group or portion They tested for chemical residuals in the water.

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2
as in reminders
a lingering indication of something from the past Some modern traditions are residuals of ancient beliefs and rituals.

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  1. residues
  2. reminders
  3. remnants
  4. artifacts
Noun
  • One statistic indicates that more than 90% of strawberry, apple, cherry, spinach, nectarine, and grape samples tested positive for residues of two or more pesticides, which is pretty sobering stuff.
    Hannah Coates, Vogue, 28 Dec. 2024
  • The former refers to the 15 fruit and vegetables found to have the lowest amounts of pesticide residues in 2024, a list that currently includes sweet corn, avocado, asparagus, honeydew melon, cabbage, and mushroom.
    Hannah Coates, Vogue, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of residues
Noun
  • The win against the Islanders provided some reminders of the Sabres’ young talent, though.
    Matthew Fairburn, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • At the same time, record global temperatures and California’s aggressive regulatory actions served as stark reminders of the urgency of balancing energy growth with sustainability.
    Robert Rapier, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of reminders
Noun
  • These stellar remnants are created when stars with masses similar to that of the sun exhaust their fuel for nuclear fusion, the process that converts hydrogen to helium in their cores.
    Robert Lea, Space.com, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Paddle amidst the towering rock formations, the remnants of Virgin Gorda's volcanic past, to discover hidden caverns where waves and sand meet.
    Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of remnants
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  • The National World War II Museum Arguably the best World War II museum in the world, this comprehensive collection tells the story of the war that changed the world through impressive multimedia experiences, immersive exhibits, and an eye-popping number of artifacts and first-person detail.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Thompson and his team recovered significant amounts of gold and artifacts to great fanfare, but the euphoria proved short-lived.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
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