BY-PRODUCT Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

by-product

noun

ˈbī-ˌprä-(ˌ)dəkt

Definition of by-product

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 Like gallium, germanium is generally recovered as a by-product rather than extracted from dedicated mines. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026 Ungrounding is not a by-product of military confrontation but rather its aim. — Literary Hub, 16 July 2026 The leather industry—particularly in Brazil, Indonesia and the United States—had argued against its inclusion in the regulation since its production often serves as a by-product of the meat industry. — Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 16 July 2026 Scottish leather, sourced as a by-product of the food and agricultural industries, is used sparingly throughout the interior. — Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for by-product

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Many forms of divination have been practiced historically in Africa, but divination techniques found in Hoodoo have sometimes been of European derivation; for instance, Hoodoo frequently employs cartomancy, or divination using playing cards.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026
And woven into every page and at each chapter heading are gorgeous language derivations.

— The Know, Denver Post, 4 June 2026

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That's the view of Citadel Securities head of equity and equity derivatives strategy Scott Rubner, who wrote to clients on Monday that the bullish setup that carried the S&P to records in August is changing.

— Oliver Renick, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026
Retinoic acid, a derivative of vitamin A, has been shown to be effective in supporting various kidney issues including kidney cancer and diabetic kidney disease; however, more research is required.

— Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 31 Aug. 2026

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Dorsey was founded lab-grown, always marks its products as lab-grown, but has never marketed around the concept, Strachan says.

— Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
New Zealand supplies more than half of China's dairy imports, a dominance built under a bilateral trade agreement since 2008, that later granted duty-free access for all its dairy products in 2024.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026

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