by-product
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Definition of by-product
1 : something produced in a usually industrial or biological process in addition to the principal product a chemical by-product of the oil-refining process
2 : a secondary and sometimes unexpected or unintended result The loss of jobs is an unfortunate by-product of technological advancements in the industry.
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derivate, derivation, derivative, offshoot, outgrowth, spin-off
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by-product
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English Language Learners Definition of by-product
: something that is produced during the production or destruction of something else
: something that happens as a result of something else
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by-product
nounKids Definition of by-product
: something produced (as in manufacturing) in addition to the main product
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