by-product

noun

ˈbī-ˌprä-(ˌ)dəkt How to pronounce by-product (audio)
Definition of by-productnext
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 The good news, said Helen Lewis in The Atlantic, is that all this drama is a by-product of the league’s astonishing success. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 22 Aug. 2026 Netflix execs no doubt long ago figured out how to tune out the nattering nabobs of negativism, understanding that such scrutiny — from both consumers and the press — is the unavoidable by-product of success. — Josef Adalian, Vulture, 21 Aug. 2026 Efficiency may be a by-product of AI, but excellence is our goal. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026 Like gallium, germanium is generally recovered as a by-product rather than extracted from dedicated mines. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for by-product
Recent Examples of Synonyms for by-product
  1. derivation
  2. derivative
  3. derivate
  4. result
  5. product
Noun
  • Language itself was an obsession, with many family dinners ending with Davis pulling out his unabridged Oxford English Dictionary to share the derivation of a word.
    — Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Definition of derivation
Noun
  • Kalshi and other prediction market platforms argue all event contracts are swaps, a type of financial derivative that is regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
    — Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Hydroxyethyl urea, on the other hand, is a urea derivative used primarily for its moisturizing properties.
    — Danielle James, Glamour, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of derivative
Noun
  • While Apple shares were up more than 4% in trading Friday, all of the derivate plays were trading in the red.
    — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 1 May 2026
  • With unique enough lore and a unique style, Saxon avoids making a derivate fable.
    — Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 27 Jan. 2025
Definition of derivate
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  • By comparison, strong fluid flows elongated the cells and caused DNA damage, a crucial control detail that explains why past experiments might have yielded misleading results.
    — Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The result is something that looks dressy with minimal effort but feels like your favorite pair of yoga pants.
    — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of result
Noun
  • OpenAI is holding its annual DevDay developer conference on Tuesday, where the artificial intelligence company is expected to showcase a flurry of new products and features.
    — Ashley Capoot,Kate Rooney,Chris Eudaily, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Marble bathrooms feature rainfall showers, Malin+Goetz bath products, and plush bathrobes.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Sep. 2026
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“By-product.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/by-product. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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