variants
or byproducts
as in derivatives
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-products
But direct air capture (DAC) systems consume a lot of energy and reagents that currently produce toxic by-products.
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IEEE Spectrum, 15 Sep. 2025
At the same time, soot, spatter, and other by-products are continuously extracted through a dedicated outlet, ensuring a cleaner build environment and higher part integrity.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
Spacial designer Caroline Chao will present the Roll-Up Chair, a work that was originally commissioned by G-Star and is made entirely by-products from construction and fashion industries.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 28 Aug. 2025
The first synthetic dye was a shade of mauve, invented in the mid-nineteenth century from by-products of coal processing.
—Shayla Love, New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2025
IEEE Spectrum, 15 Sep. 2025
At the same time, soot, spatter, and other by-products are continuously extracted through a dedicated outlet, ensuring a cleaner build environment and higher part integrity.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
Spacial designer Caroline Chao will present the Roll-Up Chair, a work that was originally commissioned by G-Star and is made entirely by-products from construction and fashion industries.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 28 Aug. 2025
The first synthetic dye was a shade of mauve, invented in the mid-nineteenth century from by-products of coal processing.
—Shayla Love, New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for by-products
derivatives
Noun
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Traders gravitate toward platforms with the deepest liquidity, creating winner-take-most dynamics in derivatives markets.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Others could include thematic ETFs, focusing on themes or trends, or leveraged ETFs, with derivatives that amplify profits and losses.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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“By-products.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/by-products. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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