by-product
noun
a secondary or incidental product, as in a process of manufacture.
by-products
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pluralof by-product.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Countries have been wrestling with what to do with dangerous nuclear by-products since the first plants were built in the 1950s.
From Barron's ● Jun. 1, 2026
The company’s strong performance in by-products such as lead and zinc was driven by strong grades at its Fresnillo mine in Mexico, they say.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 22, 2026
It is possible to run Glen Sannox on biogas, which is produced from organic waste such as manure or by-products from the whisky industry.
From BBC ● Dec. 30, 2024
Fear and suspicion are, of course, common by-products of war.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2024
There were less objectionable ways to produce oil by-products.
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
