by-product

Example Sentences

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This underused by-product has shown strong potential for enriching bread with protein, fiber, and antioxidant compounds.

From Science Daily • Feb. 8, 2026

Dermot O'Brien from the company said the dust was a by-product of its manufacturing process to make kitchen doors.

From BBC • Feb. 1, 2026

But it is difficult to quickly increase silver supplies as the majority of global output is a by-product from mines that mainly extract other metals like lead, copper or gold.

From BBC • Dec. 10, 2025

“Silver supply is structurally inelastic, with around 70-80% of global silver output coming as a by-product from mines that primarily produce lead, zinc, copper or gold,” Manthey said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 9, 2025

“Miss Janna, every age has had that. It appears to be a by-product of civilization.”

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali