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byproduct

1 of 1noun
/ˈbaɪˌprɑdəkt/
Forms:byproducts
1

a product made during the manufacture of something else

2

an additional result or consequence that occurs alongside the main outcome, often unexpectedly

  • Pollution is a common byproduct of industrial processes.
  • The byproduct of their collaboration was a strong friendship.
  • Increased traffic congestion can be a byproduct of urban development.
  • The medication's byproduct included drowsiness and dry mouth.
  • A byproduct of his success was the added pressure to maintain it.
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