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Residue

/rˈɛzəˌdu/
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(noun) That which persists or remains following the removal or elimination of other elements.

They found gunshot residue on the victim's hand.
There was gunshot residue on Tom's jacket.
CEFR Practice Quiz
A sticky ____ was left on the surface after the cleaning product had been applied and wiped away.

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