derivatives

Example Sentences

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Last year, the group reported creating unusual 20 electron ferrocene derivatives.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

But anybody can make pre-IPO bets using these derivatives contracts, he said.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

But anybody can make pre-IPO bets using these derivatives contracts, he said.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

Lots of products, from lipstick to golf balls, could also be exposed to the turmoil in the Middle East since their production processes use oil derivatives.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

NOTE.—The suffix -ac is found only in Latin derivatives of Greek origin.

From New Word-Analysis by William Swinton