residual

5 ENTRIES FOUND:

1re·sid·u·al

adj \ri-ˈzij-(ə-)wəl, -ˈzij-əl\

Definition of RESIDUAL

1
: of, relating to, or being something that remains: as a : remaining after a disease or operation <residual paralysis> b : remaining in a body cavity after maximum normal expulsion has occurred <residual urine>—see residual volume
2
a : leaving a residue that remains effective for some time after application <residual insecticides> b : of or relating to a residual insecticide <a residual spray>

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