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but​ton​hole
noun
but·​ton·​hole
ˈbə-tᵊn-ˌhōl

Definition (Entry 1 of 3)

verb (1)
but​ton​holed; but​ton​hol​ing; but​ton​holes

Definition (Entry 2 of 3)

verb (2)
buttonholed; buttonholing; buttonholes

Definition (Entry 3 of 3)

  • transitive ​verb
  • to detain in conversation by or as if by holding on to the outer garments of
Other Words
Verb (1)
  • but​ton​hol​er ˈbə-tᵊn-ˌhō-lər noun
First Known Use
Noun
1534, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb (1)
1852, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb (2)
1848, in the meaning defined above
History and Etymology
Verb (2)
alteration of buttonhold
by-prod​uct
noun
by-prod·​uct
ˈbī-ˌprä-(ˌ)dəkt
variants: or by​prod​uct
plural by-prod​ucts or by​prod​ucts

Definition

  • something produced in a usually industrial or biological process in addition to the principal product //Sulfured molasses is a by-product of sugar refining. — Wayne Gisslen //Small amounts of amyloid beta are generated as an ordinary metabolic byproduct and are believed to do no harm, but larger amounts seem to be tied to Alzheimer's. — January W. Payne //Meat by-products are parts other than meat, including organs, blood and bone … — Amy D. Shojai //Among the most commonly occurring and thoroughly studied chlorination byproducts are trihalomethanes … — Consumer Reports
  • a secondary and sometimes unexpected or unintended result //Japan's success as an international exporter of manufactured goods is a by-product of the volatile trade among Japanese cities. — Jane Jacobs //As investor confidence grows, overspending and overborrowing are typically byproducts of an aging bull market. — Carolyn Bigda //One of the by-products of the information age is an increasing number of data formats. — John Was
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
derivate derivation derivative offshoot outgrowth spin-off
Antonyms
origin root source
Examples
  • //hydrogen is one by-product of that chemical reaction
First Known Use
1849, in the meaning defined at sense 1
by-product
noun

Synonyms & Antonyms

but​ton​hole
noun
but·​ton·​hole
ˈbə-tᵊn-ˌhōl

Definition (Entry 1 of 3)

verb (1)
but​ton​holed; but​ton​hol​ing; but​ton​holes

Definition (Entry 2 of 3)

verb (2)
buttonholed; buttonholing; buttonholes

Definition (Entry 3 of 3)

  • transitive ​verb
  • to detain in conversation by or as if by holding on to the outer garments of
Other Words
Verb (1)
  • but​ton​hol​er ˈbə-tᵊn-ˌhō-lər noun
First Known Use
Noun
1534, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb (1)
1852, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb (2)
1848, in the meaning defined above
History and Etymology
Verb (2)
alteration of buttonhold
by-prod​uct
noun
by-prod·​uct
ˈbī-ˌprä-(ˌ)dəkt
variants: or by​prod​uct
plural by-prod​ucts or by​prod​ucts

Definition

  • something produced in a usually industrial or biological process in addition to the principal product //Sulfured molasses is a by-product of sugar refining. — Wayne Gisslen //Small amounts of amyloid beta are generated as an ordinary metabolic byproduct and are believed to do no harm, but larger amounts seem to be tied to Alzheimer's. — January W. Payne //Meat by-products are parts other than meat, including organs, blood and bone … — Amy D. Shojai //Among the most commonly occurring and thoroughly studied chlorination byproducts are trihalomethanes … — Consumer Reports
  • a secondary and sometimes unexpected or unintended result //Japan's success as an international exporter of manufactured goods is a by-product of the volatile trade among Japanese cities. — Jane Jacobs //As investor confidence grows, overspending and overborrowing are typically byproducts of an aging bull market. — Carolyn Bigda //One of the by-products of the information age is an increasing number of data formats. — John Was
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
derivate derivation derivative offshoot outgrowth spin-off
Antonyms
origin root source
Examples
  • //hydrogen is one by-product of that chemical reaction
First Known Use
1849, in the meaning defined at sense 1
by-product
noun

Synonyms & Antonyms

but​ton​hole
noun
but·​ton·​hole
ˈbə-tᵊn-ˌhōl

Definition (Entry 1 of 3)

verb (1)
but​ton​holed; but​ton​hol​ing; but​ton​holes

Definition (Entry 2 of 3)

verb (2)
buttonholed; buttonholing; buttonholes

Definition (Entry 3 of 3)

  • transitive ​verb
  • to detain in conversation by or as if by holding on to the outer garments of
Other Words
Verb (1)
  • but​ton​hol​er ˈbə-tᵊn-ˌhō-lər noun
First Known Use
Noun
1534, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb (1)
1852, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb (2)
1848, in the meaning defined above
History and Etymology
Verb (2)
alteration of buttonhold
by-prod​uct
noun
by-prod·​uct
ˈbī-ˌprä-(ˌ)dəkt
variants: or by​prod​uct
plural by-prod​ucts or by​prod​ucts

Definition

  • something produced in a usually industrial or biological process in addition to the principal product //Sulfured molasses is a by-product of sugar refining. — Wayne Gisslen //Small amounts of amyloid beta are generated as an ordinary metabolic byproduct and are believed to do no harm, but larger amounts seem to be tied to Alzheimer's. — January W. Payne //Meat by-products are parts other than meat, including organs, blood and bone … — Amy D. Shojai //Among the most commonly occurring and thoroughly studied chlorination byproducts are trihalomethanes … — Consumer Reports
  • a secondary and sometimes unexpected or unintended result //Japan's success as an international exporter of manufactured goods is a by-product of the volatile trade among Japanese cities. — Jane Jacobs //As investor confidence grows, overspending and overborrowing are typically byproducts of an aging bull market. — Carolyn Bigda //One of the by-products of the information age is an increasing number of data formats. — John Was
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
derivate derivation derivative offshoot outgrowth spin-off
Antonyms
origin root source
Examples
  • //hydrogen is one by-product of that chemical reaction
First Known Use
1849, in the meaning defined at sense 1
by-product
noun

Synonyms & Antonyms

but​ton​hole
noun
but·​ton·​hole
ˈbə-tᵊn-ˌhōl

Definition (Entry 1 of 3)

verb (1)
but​ton​holed; but​ton​hol​ing; but​ton​holes

Definition (Entry 2 of 3)

verb (2)
buttonholed; buttonholing; buttonholes

Definition (Entry 3 of 3)

  • transitive ​verb
  • to detain in conversation by or as if by holding on to the outer garments of
Other Words
Verb (1)
  • but​ton​hol​er ˈbə-tᵊn-ˌhō-lər noun
First Known Use
Noun
1534, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb (1)
1852, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb (2)
1848, in the meaning defined above
History and Etymology
Verb (2)
alteration of buttonhold
by-prod​uct
noun
by-prod·​uct
ˈbī-ˌprä-(ˌ)dəkt
variants: or by​prod​uct
plural by-prod​ucts or by​prod​ucts

Definition

  • something produced in a usually industrial or biological process in addition to the principal product //Sulfured molasses is a by-product of sugar refining. — Wayne Gisslen //Small amounts of amyloid beta are generated as an ordinary metabolic byproduct and are believed to do no harm, but larger amounts seem to be tied to Alzheimer's. — January W. Payne //Meat by-products are parts other than meat, including organs, blood and bone … — Amy D. Shojai //Among the most commonly occurring and thoroughly studied chlorination byproducts are trihalomethanes … — Consumer Reports
  • a secondary and sometimes unexpected or unintended result //Japan's success as an international exporter of manufactured goods is a by-product of the volatile trade among Japanese cities. — Jane Jacobs //As investor confidence grows, overspending and overborrowing are typically byproducts of an aging bull market. — Carolyn Bigda //One of the by-products of the information age is an increasing number of data formats. — John Was
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
derivate derivation derivative offshoot outgrowth spin-off
Antonyms
origin root source
Examples
  • //hydrogen is one by-product of that chemical reaction
First Known Use
1849, in the meaning defined at sense 1
by-product
noun

Synonyms & Antonyms

but​ton​hole
noun
but·​ton·​hole
ˈbə-tᵊn-ˌhōl

Definition (Entry 1 of 3)

verb (1)
but​ton​holed; but​ton​hol​ing; but​ton​holes

Definition (Entry 2 of 3)

verb (2)
buttonholed; buttonholing; buttonholes

Definition (Entry 3 of 3)

  • transitive ​verb
  • to detain in conversation by or as if by holding on to the outer garments of
Other Words
Verb (1)
  • but​ton​hol​er ˈbə-tᵊn-ˌhō-lər noun
First Known Use
Noun
1534, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb (1)
1852, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb (2)
1848, in the meaning defined above
History and Etymology
Verb (2)
alteration of buttonhold
by-prod​uct
noun
by-prod·​uct
ˈbī-ˌprä-(ˌ)dəkt
variants: or by​prod​uct
plural by-prod​ucts or by​prod​ucts

Definition

  • something produced in a usually industrial or biological process in addition to the principal product //Sulfured molasses is a by-product of sugar refining. — Wayne Gisslen //Small amounts of amyloid beta are generated as an ordinary metabolic byproduct and are believed to do no harm, but larger amounts seem to be tied to Alzheimer's. — January W. Payne //Meat by-products are parts other than meat, including organs, blood and bone … — Amy D. Shojai //Among the most commonly occurring and thoroughly studied chlorination byproducts are trihalomethanes … — Consumer Reports
  • a secondary and sometimes unexpected or unintended result //Japan's success as an international exporter of manufactured goods is a by-product of the volatile trade among Japanese cities. — Jane Jacobs //As investor confidence grows, overspending and overborrowing are typically byproducts of an aging bull market. — Carolyn Bigda //One of the by-products of the information age is an increasing number of data formats. — John Was
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
derivate derivation derivative offshoot outgrowth spin-off
Antonyms
origin root source
Examples
  • //hydrogen is one by-product of that chemical reaction
First Known Use
1849, in the meaning defined at sense 1
by-product
noun

Synonyms & Antonyms

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