Meaning of the word residual in English

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residual

US /rɪˈzɪdʒ.ju.əl/
UK /rɪˈzɪd.ju.əl/

Adjective

remaining after the greater part or quantity has gone

Example:
There was a residual smell of smoke in the room.
The drug has some residual effects even after it leaves the system.

Noun

a residual quantity or amount

Example:
The analysis showed a small residual of the chemical.
After the main event, there were still some residuals to be dealt with.
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