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The phrase "a residual" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in contexts where you are referring to something that remains after a process or event, often in fields like finance, science, or statistics.
Example: "After the experiment, we analyzed the data to determine the residual that was left over from the calculations."
Alternatives: "a remainder" or "a leftover".
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Heck, a residual is still a residual.
"Carrots, beetroots – anything with a residual sweetness.
This suggests a residual snobbery among directors.
I love aroma and a residual fruitiness in beer.
Remic's generate an unwanted byproduct called a residual.
"Spraying doesn't kill larvae, and naled isn't a residual insecticide.
Later, a residual becomes even more unattractive by producing losses.
Despite shockingly violent images, a residual human warmth lingers.
Is there a residual sense of deja vu?
It's seen as a residual – picking up the educational waifs and strays.
"We are not demanding a residual presence," said one Bush administration official.
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