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
  • The industry should prioritize biofuels that don’t compete with food production, such as those derived from algae or agricultural residues, and develop small-scale, niche productions that minimize resource inputs, as described by German, Schoneveld, and Pacheco.
    Aissa Dearing, Big Think, 28 Nov. 2024
  • The lingering residues can lead to certain health problems like brain cancer, leukemia, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson’s Disease, Subash said.
    Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 16 Oct. 2024
Definition of residues
Noun
  • All those are just reminders of the beautiful, beautiful day that could have been a really bad day.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Both apps have the same feature paywalls and review pop-up reminders as DaVinci AI.
    Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of reminders
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  • Analysts say those rebels must now try to unite a country cleaved apart by more than a decade of civil war, one in which dozens of heavily armed militias and remnants of the old regime linger.
    Alexandra Banner, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
  • There are also numerous other factions within the country that Israel could view as a potential threat, including remnants of Islamic State, potentially rejuvenated by the departure of Assad.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of remnants
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  • Researchers dug a series of small test pits to identify areas that held a dense concentration of artifacts, per CNN’s Katie Hunt.
    Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Documents and artifacts were hidden, buried and smuggled out of the country.
    Ruchi Kumar, NPR, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of artifacts
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