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
In addition to heat, the AHR produces hydrogen as a by-product; this creates an explosion hazard.
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David Hambling, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Cycling is popular in Eritrea—a by-product of its colonization by Italy in the late 19th century.
—James Jung, Outside Online, 3 Dec. 2024
The optimism may be a by-product of consumers expecting interest rates to fall in the next year.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 3 Dec. 2024
The process yields only one by-product: fresh water.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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David Hambling, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Cycling is popular in Eritrea—a by-product of its colonization by Italy in the late 19th century.
—James Jung, Outside Online, 3 Dec. 2024
The optimism may be a by-product of consumers expecting interest rates to fall in the next year.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 3 Dec. 2024
The process yields only one by-product: fresh water.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for by-product
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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
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One focus of the program will be on work related to organic matter in the early stages of consideration as alternatives for design and manufacturing—things like algae, mycelium, and derivations of living organisms like insects—as structure for bioplastics, textiles, and pigment.Angelica Villa, ARTnews.com, 30 Sep. 2024
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Hormonal factors: Male-pattern baldness is associated with androgens, particularly dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a derivative of testosterone.Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 16 Dec. 2024
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The fund is able to buy other asset classes as well, including municipal bonds, commodities and alternatives such as derivatives and private investments.Jesse Pound, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
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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
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This, combined with new and streamlined venues for retail investors to participate in the growing demand for a variety of spot, derivate, and synthetic funds and indices is set to continue push crypto ETF access to new heights.Lawrence Wintermeyer, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
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The Colts finish the season against the 2-13 Giants and 3-12 Jaguars, so winning out is within reach, but the luck required from other results may be too much to hope for.Ben Blatt, New York Times, 25 Dec. 2024
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That tendency may be a result of seeing so many barriers shattered during the past fifty years.The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 25 Dec. 2024
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Plus, their ergonomic solutions come with a lifetime warranty—a level of assurance typically reserved for premium products.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Leach said Dexcom is also exploring how its generative AI platform can be used across its other CGM products, but the company is proceeding extra carefully since patients rely on them to prevent medical emergencies.Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2024
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“By-product.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/by-product. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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