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by-product

1 of 1noun
/ˈbaɪprɑdəkt/
Forms:by-products
1

something that happens incidentally and unexpectedly as a result of something else

  • The fermentation process yields alcohol as a by-product.
  • The clean energy project produced hydrogen as a by-product of the main process.
  • Increased efficiency was a welcome by-product of the new manufacturing technique.
  • The study found that improved team dynamics were a by-product of regular meetings.
  • The by-product of the chemical reaction was a useful compound for further research.
Synonyms:
byproduct
2

a product made during the manufacture of something else

Synonyms:
byproductspin-off