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
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
As a by-product, anaerobic glycolysis creates lactic acid, which can accumulate and become toxic.
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Yasemin Saplakoglu,
Quanta Magazine,
13 May 2026
This action is tied to national security concerns about supply chain risks, not a product-by-product security test of individual routers.
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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for by-product
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
As a by-product, anaerobic glycolysis creates lactic acid, which can accumulate and become toxic.
—
Yasemin Saplakoglu,
Quanta Magazine,
13 May 2026
This action is tied to national security concerns about supply chain risks, not a product-by-product security test of individual routers.
—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for by-product
Recent Examples of Synonyms for by-product
Noun
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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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Hayes, a cofounder of the bitcoin derivatives pioneer BitMex who now runs the Maelstrom family office, pointed to AI capital expenditure being compared to the pre-industrial revolution railroad build out.
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The war in Iran has pushed up the price of crude oil and derivatives like gasoline, diesel and jet fuel — all of which have been making headlines for months.
Noun
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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.
Noun
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As a result, the concept of animal rights was non-existent and people were free to treat animals like any other inanimate property.
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Whatever the reasons, the result is somewhat ironic.
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Analysts see it as a step toward requiring AI developers to take greater accountability for their products.
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The stubborn fire at the 500,000-square-foot food-product storage facility started on Wednesday.
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“By-product.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/by-product. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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