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
When choosing cat foods, make certain that meat or meat by-products are the first ingredients listed.
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Matt Robison, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
The team identified four main sources of these smells: the original materials used during the mummification process; plant oils used later for conservation of the artifact; synthetic pesticides used to prevent damage; and by-products of microbes breaking down the material and tissue.
—Michael Irving, New Atlas, 13 Feb. 2025
Mercury is a common by-product of gold mining, a growing industry in several southern countries.
—Gayoung Lee, Scientific American, 12 Feb. 2025
Pollution comes from car and truck emissions, fuel used to heat homes, and by-products of manufacturing.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 11 Feb. 2025
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Matt Robison, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
The team identified four main sources of these smells: the original materials used during the mummification process; plant oils used later for conservation of the artifact; synthetic pesticides used to prevent damage; and by-products of microbes breaking down the material and tissue.
—Michael Irving, New Atlas, 13 Feb. 2025
Mercury is a common by-product of gold mining, a growing industry in several southern countries.
—Gayoung Lee, Scientific American, 12 Feb. 2025
Pollution comes from car and truck emissions, fuel used to heat homes, and by-products of manufacturing.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for by-product
Noun
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The chances are that language switching isn’t necessarily active for the chain-of-thought derivations.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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But just keep in mind that is the derivation of the three-point shot.—
Ryan Canfield,
Fox News,
30 Oct. 2024
Noun
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For well over four centuries it has been distilled from sugarcane juice and/or its derivatives.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Wolfsbane is part of a larger suite of banes; compounds and derivatives include ratsbane, fleabane, and cow-bane, each name signaling a different poison.—
Laura Murphy,
JSTOR Daily,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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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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The weed contains two psoralen derivates that can darken sick upon exposure to UV light.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
27 Nov. 2024
Noun
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Official autopsy reports are pending, and toxicology tests have been requested for Hackman and Arakawa, according to the sheriff’s office –– but results could take months.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN,
1 Mar. 2025
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The result flamed the idea of trade speculation, which was shut down by Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The regulation impacts any business that uses AI and sells products or services in the EU.—
Emre Kazim,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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An ordinance banning the sale of new fur products advanced in the City Council yesterday, setting up a final vote as soon as next week.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
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“By-product.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/by-product. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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