noun
- something produced in the making or doing of something else
- a secondary or incidental product made in the manufacture of something else
Usage: industrial; manufacturing
Examples
- Sawdust is a byproduct of lumber production.
- The new friendship was an unexpected byproduct of working together.
- Cheese whey is a valuable byproduct of cheese making.
- Increased confidence was a positive byproduct of her training.
- The factory sells its chemical byproducts to other companies.
- Traffic congestion is an unfortunate byproduct of urban growth.
- Heat is a natural byproduct of the engine’s operation.