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
However, as a by-product of PUNCH's entire polarimetric measurements, scientists will manage to make the most comprehensive polarimetric star map ever made, which will be invaluable to astrophysicists studying the properties of stars, such as magnetic activity.
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Keith Cooper, Space.com, 27 Feb. 2025
So, some embarrassment may be an unavoidable by-product of doing what needs to be done.
—R. Eric Thomas, The Denver Post, 27 Feb. 2025
The researchers then analyzed the samples to identify the genes and chemical by-products (and therefore the types of microbial species) that were present.
—Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 27 Feb. 2025
Knowing this reality, tomorrow’s leaders would do well to realize that corporate culture is often a by-product of the leader’s ethos.
—Albert Kim, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
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Keith Cooper, Space.com, 27 Feb. 2025
So, some embarrassment may be an unavoidable by-product of doing what needs to be done.
—R. Eric Thomas, The Denver Post, 27 Feb. 2025
The researchers then analyzed the samples to identify the genes and chemical by-products (and therefore the types of microbial species) that were present.
—Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 27 Feb. 2025
Knowing this reality, tomorrow’s leaders would do well to realize that corporate culture is often a by-product of the leader’s ethos.
—Albert Kim, Forbes, 27 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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That goal against came as a direct result of Pontus Holmberg badly losing a puck battle in the defensive zone, too.—
Nick Ashbourne,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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What do alleged mistakes made as the results of editorial decisions and/or failures within broadcasters in London have to do with a cohort of people reporting in the most deadly conflict for journalists since the Second World War?—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Energy products from Canada now pace a 10 percent tariff.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
5 Mar. 2025
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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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“By-product.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/by-product. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.
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