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by·prod·uct

or by-prod·uct  (bī′prŏd′əkt)
n.
1. Something produced in the making of something else.
2. A secondary result; a side effect.
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.byproduct - a secondary and sometimes unexpected consequence
consequence, effect, result, upshot, outcome, event, issue - a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon; "the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise"; "his decision had depressing consequences for business"; "he acted very wise after the event"
epiphenomenon - a secondary phenomenon that is a by-product of another phenomenon
2.byproduct - a product made during the manufacture of something else
product, production - an artifact that has been created by someone or some process; "they improve their product every year"; "they export most of their agricultural production"
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byproduct

or by-product
noun
Something derived from another:
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San Miguel also owns a cement production firm which, Ang explained, benefits from the lime ash byproduct since it can me made into gypsum, an additive needed to prevent the cement from hardening too fast.
This anaerobic digestion system allows for organic byproducts removed from Crystal Creamery's waste water to be collected and mixed with manure and other food waste to produce valuable commodities like electricity and a liquid and a solid byproduct that is later turned into fertilizer.
In early 2011, Waupaca Foundry completed construction of test pads to evaluate the long-term performance of compacted foundry byproduct as a landfill liner.
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The ash is a byproduct of coal combustion that poses environmental threats in landfills but also is commonly recycled for use in roads and parking lots.
The ash is a byproduct of coal combustion that poses environmental threats when put in landfills but also is commonly recycled for use in roads and parking lots.
Leguminous seeds used in human nutrition are processed before being made available for consumption, and during this process various byproducts are generated, such as pea byproduct, lentil byproduct, and sunflower meal.