residue
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During the second inspection, inspectors found decaying organic waste, wastewater, food residue, unsanitary conditions that allowed the breeding of flies, as well as live and dead flies along the northern perimeter of the warehouse.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026
Thankfully, Jenée Desmond-Harris has discovered a satisfying way to get rid of stickers and their gross residue once and for all.
From Slate ● Jul. 13, 2026
The prosecution had told this trial that there were blood stains on the trousers, blood on the jacket and an anorak that had discharge residue.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026
The process also vaporizes most of the oil before it can remain behind as a toxic tar-like residue on the water.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 5, 2026
A couple of rinses in the restroom transform my mouth from a swamp of puke residue to normal.
From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas
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Some farmers argue the chemical is necessary but the Soil Association warns that its use as a drying agent leaves residues in foods such as bread, breakfast cereals and beer.
From BBC ● May 6, 2026
The residues are sorted, ground and mixed with a maceration of gum arabic to facilitate ignition, and with clay to slow combustion.
From Barron's ● Apr. 24, 2026
The Stockholm facility, operated by energy provider Stockholm Exergi, will take carbon-laden agricultural and woody residues and produce energy for heating and electricity, in a process known as BECCS—bio energy with carbon capture and storage.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 26, 2026
Meanwhile, spinach held the list’s top spot for the second year in a row, containing more pesticide residues by weight than any other type of produce.
From Salon ● Mar. 26, 2026
If the farmer scrupulously follows the instructions on the labels, his use of agricultural chemicals will produce no residues larger than are permitted by the Food and Drug Administration.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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