residue-n; 3 Senses

Sense Number 1: physical matter left behind after a removal process

Commentary: RESIDUE[+entity][+substance][+remaining][+process][+removal]

Examples:
The geologist examined the salt residues in the ancient lake bed.
This shampoo removes residues that can dull your hair.
There are amino acid residues from the hydrolysis of protein.
I washed a sticky residue off the kitchen counter.

Mappings:
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1

Sense Number 2: a numerical remainder or balance

Commentary: RESIDUE[+quantity][+sum][+remainder]

Examples:
They will use the residue of this year's budget to give teachers a raise.
2 and 7 are residues of 12 modulo 5.

Mappings:
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 2

Sense Number 3: portion of an estate remaining after settlement of all debts

Commentary: RESIDUE[+entity][+asset][+estate][+remaining][+settlement][+debt]
NOTE: a restricted sense of Sense 2, but may involve more than money (other assets, e.g., property, jewelry, artwork, etc.)

Examples:
There was very little residue from John's father's estate.
She contested the residue of her husband's estate with his son's attorneys.

Mappings:
WordNet 0.0 Sense Numbers: 1b