Byproduct and Tons

Byproduct

Byproduct noun - A secondary and sometimes unexpected consequence.

Tons and byproduct are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Tons" instead a noun "Byproduct".

Tons

Tons noun - A large number or amount.

Byproduct and tons are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Byproduct" instead a noun "Tons".

Both words in one sentence

  • Japan periodically ships weapons grade plutonium to the United States for destruction, largely to keep China and Korea less grumbly about the Japanese stockpiling 50 TONS of the stuff (a byproduct from decades of nuclear power plant use).
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