Residual Spraying: The application of small amounts of insecticide to the interior walls of houses to kill and repel malaria-transmitting mosquitoes. DDT is the most common chemical used because it remains toxic to mosquitoes for an extended period.

 

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Residual Spraying: The application of small amounts of insecticide to the interior walls of houses to kill and repel malaria-transmitting mosquitoes. DDT is the most common chemical used because it remains tox . . . View Full Definition

Residual Stress: Stress present in a joint member or material that is free of external forces or thermal gradients.

Residual Schizophrenia: Blunted or inappropriate affect, social withdrawal, eccentric behavior, loose associations without prominent psychotic symptoms.

Residual Supplier: A country that supplies the world market only after importers have met their initial needs from preferred suppliers. A residual supplier is not initially competitive because of higher prices . . . View Full Definition

Residual Value: Usually refers to the value of a lessor's property at the time the lease expires.

Spraying: A method of application in which the coating material is broken up into a fine mist that is directed onto the surface to be coated.

Salvage Or Residual Value: Estimated value or actual price of an asset at the conclusion of its useful life, net of disposal costs.

Residuals: (1) Part of stock returns not explained by the explanatory variable (the market index return). Residuals measure the impact of firm-specific events during a particular period. (2) Remainder . . . View Full Definition

Residual Risk: Related: Unsystematic risk

Residual Ridge: A remnant of the alveolar process and soft tissue covering after teeth are removed.