as in derivation
something that naturally develops or is developed from something else
hydrogen is one by-product of that chemical reaction
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Recent Examples of by-product
Coir, a fibrous material made from by-products of coconut husks; it is often used as a substitute for peat.
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Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
New in-line measurement technologies enable tracking of substrates, by-products and metabolites continuously, inside the reactor, without pulling samples.
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Hamid Noori,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Opening the strait is not an achievement, since its closing was a by-product of the war itself.
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Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
25 May 2026
Helium, which is mainly produced as a by-product of natural gas production, is crucial to semiconductor manufacturing.
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Kai Nicol-Schwarz,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for by-product
Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
New in-line measurement technologies enable tracking of substrates, by-products and metabolites continuously, inside the reactor, without pulling samples.
—
Hamid Noori,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Opening the strait is not an achievement, since its closing was a by-product of the war itself.
—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
25 May 2026
Helium, which is mainly produced as a by-product of natural gas production, is crucial to semiconductor manufacturing.
—
Kai Nicol-Schwarz,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for by-product
Recent Examples of Synonyms for by-product
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And woven into every page and at each chapter heading are gorgeous language derivations.
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Many derivations of ad-hoc street meat can be found in every nook and cranny of Los Angeles, and which is the best one, or the closest best one, is a matter of considerable inquiry and opinion across the city.
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For example, a derivatives contract might center around whether a magnitude 8 earthquake will take place in Los Angeles County before January 1, 2027.
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The merger created what was, at the time, the world’s largest derivatives market.
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While Apple shares were up more than 4% in trading Friday, all of the derivate plays were trading in the red.
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With unique enough lore and a unique style, Saxon avoids making a derivate fable.
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The result is uncommon room layouts like the tri-suite king room equipped with two twin-sized beds and a king bed split by a privacy divider that doubles as a playful art installation.
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This look leans more subdued and boho with its all-black layers and accessories, but feel free to experiment with contrasting tones and more color for a bolder result.
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The product, used to manage swallowing difficulties, might cause NEC, the FDA said.
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The historic town center boasts a 13th-century bell tower and municipal palace, cobbled streets, and shops selling local products.
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“By-product.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/by-product. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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