Dictionary definition of residue

1. The ancient artifact had a residue of dust from centuries of neglect.
2. The chef wiped away the residue of flour on the kitchen counter.
3. The laboratory analyzed the residue of the unknown substance.
4. The vacuum cleaner effectively removed pet hair residue from the carpet.
5. The explosion left a residue of smoke in the air.
6. The artist used a brush to sweep away the chalk residue.
7. The archaeological dig uncovered pottery residue from an ancient civilization.
8. The soap removed the residue of grease from the dishes.
9. The cleaning product eliminated the residue of soap scum in the shower.
10. The storm washed away the residue of fallen leaves on the sidewalk.
11. The car wash removed the residue of road salt from the vehicle.
12. The crime scene investigator collected residue as evidence.
13. The scientist studied the residue of volcanic ash in the soil.
14. The aftermath of the party left a residue of confetti and laughter in the room.
15. There was a white residue on the plate after I finished eating the lasagna.
16. The residue left by the cleaning solution made the floor sticky.
17. The chemist studied the residue left in the beaker after the experiment.
18. The police found a residue of cocaine on the suspect's clothes.
19. There was a residue of dust on the furniture after I moved out of the apartment.
20. The residue of ash after the fire covered everything in the room.
21. The residue of the oil spill polluted the water and killed many marine animals.
22. The residue of the medicine on my tongue had a bitter taste.
23. The archaeologist found a residue of ancient pottery in the excavation site.
24. There was a residue of sand on my shoes after a long walk on the beach.
25. The residue of the paint on the brush was difficult to clean.