Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

resid

Noun

/ˈrɛzɪd/

Definition

Resid is a term often abbreviated from ‘residual,’ referring to the amount that remains after a part is removed, disposed of, or considered.

Examples

The resid from the oil refining process is often used in asphalt production.
After analyzing the data, the researcher focused on the resid that provided insight into the remaining trends.
In cooking, the resid of the ingredients can significantly affect the final flavor of the dish.

Meaning

In various contexts, resid can refer specifically to leftover substances, such as in chemistry or industry, or it can describe the remaining elements in a dataset or equation.