Definition of "residuum" [re•sid•u•um]

• Something remaining after removal of a part; a residue. (noun)
• Law See residue. (noun)

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• "The residuum is worth the market value of the item (not one-fifth the value)."
• "In 4e, all you need to do is to remove the residuum from the belly, which you may or may not have removed already (I have)."
• "Until those appear, in essance, residuum is just a special kind of very light gold pieces you can exchange for magical effects away from a store."