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Meaning of byproduct
A secondary or incidental product or result
Etymology of byproduct
The word "byproduct" has its roots in the late 19th century, derived from "by-" (meaning "secondary" or "incidental") and "product" (from the Latin "producere," meaning "to bring forth")
Historically, the term was used in industrial and chemical contexts to describe secondary products or residues resulting from manufacturing processes
Synonyms
consequence
outcome
result
effect
upshot
fallout
spin-off
side effect
derivative
offshoot
outgrowth
corollary
sequel
aftereffect
repercussion
aftermath
product
residue
remainder
leftover
surplus
excess
bonus
extra
incidental
secondary
subsidiary
ancillary
accessory
peripheral
tangential
marginal
fringe
Definitions
- A secondary product derived from a manufacturing process or chemical reaction
- * An incidental or secondary result of a process or activity
Usage Examples
- The production of ethylene glycol as a byproduct of natural gas processing
- * The company's new policy has had several byproducts, including increased employee morale and improved customer satisfaction
Antonyms
primary product
main result
direct outcome
intended consequence
deliberate effect
purposeful result
planned outcome
central issue
main event
key result
principal product
major outcome
direct effect
intended product