residue

Example Sentences

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To create the 2026 report, the EWG analyzed the most recent pesticide residue tests conducted by the U.S.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

Gunshot residue tests confirmed Byers had recently fired a weapon, according to Siddall.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

This is when Saharan dust mixes with raindrops leaving behind a reddish-brown residue on surfaces.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

"The UAG codon is like a fork in the road, where it can be interpreted either as a stop codon or as a pyrrolysine residue," Shalvarjian said.

From Science Daily • Feb. 28, 2026

The water evaporated against Hatsue’s skin, leaving a residue of salt behind.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson