Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

residua

noun

/rɛˈzɪdjuə/

Definition

Residua refers to things that remain after a process has been completed, often used in the context of leftover materials or substances.

Examples

The residua of the chemical reaction were collected for further analysis.
After the harvest, the residua left in the fields included stalks and leaves.
In the legal document, the residua of the estate were specified for distribution.

Meaning

The term is often used in scientific, legal, and everyday contexts to describe remnants or residues that occur after a particular operation, treatment, or event.