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
These toxins include industrial solvents such as dioxins — dangerous chemicals created as by-products during manufacturing — as well as pesticides and some plastics.
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Tom Frieden, Big Think, 30 Sep. 2025
Hexavalent chromium, a by-product of industrial processes such as metal fabricating and burning coal for electricity.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
Collisions between the missing matter and other debris can completely knock the collisions’ by-products into different orbits.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Sep. 2025
Focus on consistent, meaningful engagement with your target audience, and let virality be the occasional by-product.
—Luciana Cemerka, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
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Tom Frieden, Big Think, 30 Sep. 2025
Hexavalent chromium, a by-product of industrial processes such as metal fabricating and burning coal for electricity.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
Collisions between the missing matter and other debris can completely knock the collisions’ by-products into different orbits.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Sep. 2025
Focus on consistent, meaningful engagement with your target audience, and let virality be the occasional by-product.
—Luciana Cemerka, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for by-product
Recent Examples of Synonyms for by-product
Noun
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Silicon Valley dreamt up poor derivations of past cautionary tales and created a monoculture of exploitative social media feeds and predatory data-hungry apps that birthed Orwell’s surveillance state.—
John Lopez,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Oct. 2025
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Bose found a stronger mathematical derivation of Planck’s law.—
Matt von Hippel,
Quanta Magazine,
23 June 2025
Noun
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He was attracted to PRP for its natural derivatives, which uses platelet-rich plasma from a patient’s own blood that is then injected back into skin to smooth fine lines and reduce dark circles.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
29 Oct. 2025
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Ways to trade melt-up Scott Rubner, head of equity and equity derivatives strategy at Citadel Securities, advised clients buy call options on the Invesco QQQ Trust expiring in late November and December.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
29 Oct. 2025
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Deutsche Börse, which runs the Frankfurt Stock Exchange from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. local time five days a week for derivates and structured products, echoed Euronext.—
Ganesh Rao,Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
22 July 2025
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With unique enough lore and a unique style, Saxon avoids making a derivate fable.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
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Growth Growth measures how well students performed on the end-of-year tests when compared with the previous year's results.—
Dmitry Martirosov,
Arkansas Online,
12 Nov. 2025
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If accurate even only in part, such a dramatic escalation would cast doubt on the reliability of the election results and put the military at the center of the blame for the outcome.—
Peter D. Feaver,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Nov. 2025
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According to the United Nations, Venezuela historically does not produce enough food to meet its needs, and many products must be imported from abroad and paid for in foreign currencies.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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The offer applies to six entrees, including a Classic Cheeseburger, Bubba’s Bacon Burger, Bacon Chicken Mac-n-Cheese, Grilled Chicken Salad, Chicken Tender Salad and a 12-inch pizza; each served with a choice of a Coca-Cola product, ice tea or coffee.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
11 Nov. 2025
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“By-product.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/by-product. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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