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it is obtained by vs it is obtained from

Both of these phrases are correct, but they are used for different purposes. 'It is obtained by' is used to indicate the method or process through which something is obtained, while 'it is obtained from' is used to specify the original source or origin of something.

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it is obtained by

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate the method or process through which something is obtained.

This phrase is used to describe the method or process by which something is acquired or obtained. It is followed by the action or process that leads to the acquisition of the item.

Examples:

The information is obtained by conducting thorough research.
The solution is obtained by mixing the two chemicals together.
The answer is obtained by solving the equation step by step.

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It is obtained by the lactic fermentation of sugars or is prepared synthetically.
It is obtained by catalytic hydrogenation of neohesperidin
It is obtained by multiplying the DRF by the FRF, when both factors are applicable.
It is obtained by multiplying the DRF by the FRF, when both factors are applicable.'
It is obtained by alcoholic and/or water extraction, the water or alcoholic fraction is separated and spray dried.
Its value is identical for all sectors, regardless of whether it is obtained by subtracting final consumption expenditure from disposable income or by subtracting actual final consumption from adjusted disposable income.
It is obtained by the lactic fermentation of sugars or is prepared synthetically
It is obtained by extraction in an aqueous medium of natural strains of appropriate edible plant material, usually citrus fruits or apples.
It is obtained by applying a given rate to a base determined in a uniform manner.
It is obtained by extraction in an aqueous medium of appropriate natural strains of edible plant material, usually citrus fruits or apples and treatment with ammonia under alkaline conditions.
The kinematic envelope of the rolling stock is defined by means of a reference profile and its associated rules. It is obtained by applying the rules giving reductions in relation to the reference profile, which the various parts of the rolling stock shall meet.

Alternatives:

it is acquired by
it is gained by
it is achieved by
it is derived by
it is secured by

it is obtained from

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to specify the original source or origin of something.

This phrase is used to indicate the source or origin from which something is acquired or obtained. It is followed by the entity or place from which the item is obtained.

Examples:

The data is obtained from reliable sources.
The ingredients are obtained from local farmers.
The inspiration is obtained from nature.
The results are obtained from the experiment.

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it is obtained from vine varieties belonging to Vitis vinifera;
it is obtained from vine varieties belonging to Vitis vinifera or a cross between the Vitis vinifera species and other species of the genus Vitis.
It is obtained from a clone of E. coli, which harbours a genetically engineered plasmid hybrid encompassing an interferon alfa-2b gene from human leukocytes.
It is obtained from a clone of E. coli, which harbours a genetically engineered plasmid hybrid encompassing an interferon alfa-2b gene from human leukocytes.
litres of pure alcohol/100 kilograms where it is obtained from varieties listed in the classification for the administrative unit concerned solely as wine-grape varieties;
in wine-growing zone C: two litres of pure alcohol/100 kilograms where it is obtained from varieties listed in the classification of vine varieties for the administrative unit concerned as varieties other than wine-grape varieties;
two litres of pure alcohol/100 kilograms where it is obtained from varieties listed in the classification of vine varieties for the administrative unit concerned as varieties other than wine-grape varieties;
(iii) it is obtained from vine varieties belonging to
(iii) it is obtained from vine varieties belonging to Vitis vinifera.
That Article should be amended to allow bulk halon for export for critical uses until 31 December 2009 as long as it is obtained from recovered, recycled and reclaimed halon that originates from storage facilities authorised or operated by the competent authority.
This article is amended to allow bulk halon for export for critical uses until 31 December 2009 as long as it is obtained from recovered, recycled and reclaimed halon that originates from storage facilities authorised by the competent authority.
Exclusive term connected to one of 'Colli di Rimini' wine typologies. It refers to the production method and to the product type, whose colour range goes from golden to amber and it is obtained from partially dried grapes.
(iii) it is obtained from vine varieties belonging to Vitis vinifera or a cross between the Vitis vinifera species and other species of the genus Vitis.
It is obtained from sucrose by an enzymatic process.
It is obtained from the fermentation of a wort of 15,3 degrees Plato.
It is obtained from pooled liquid human plasma from not less than 1000 donors.
It is obtained from glucose in glucose syrup by the use of glucose isomerase and from sucrose inversion.
Hydrogen will help solve the electricity storage problem, provided that it is obtained from fuels with extremely low emissions.
It is obtained from a clone of E. coli, which harbours a genetically engineered plasmid hybrid encompassing an interferon alfa-2b gene from human leukocytes.
It is obtained from a clone of E. coli, which harbours a genetically engineered plasmid hybrid encompassing an interferon alfa-2b gene from human leukocytes.

Alternatives:

it is sourced from
it is derived from
it is acquired from
it is extracted from
it is received from

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