🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Rückstand

Pronunciation / Transliteration: rük-shtand

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Residuum/rɪˈzɪd.ju.əm/
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Der Rückstand nach der Destillation wurde untersucht."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A substance that remains after a process, especially after the separation of a liquid from a solid.

    "After the distillation process, the residuum was collected for further analysis."
  2. 2

    The remaining part of something, especially after the main part has been removed.

    "The residuum of the debate left many questions unanswered."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'residuum' originates from the Latin word 'residuum', meaning 'that which remains'. It has been used in English since the late 16th century, evolving to refer to the remnants or leftovers of a process.

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