by-product

noun

by-prod·uct | \ ˈbī-ˌprä-(ˌ)dəkt

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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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The first known use of by-product was in 1857

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by-product

noun

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

noun

by-prod·uct | \ ˈbī-ˌprä-dəkt\

Kids Definition of by-product

: something produced (as in manufacturing) in addition to the main product

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