Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
by-product
noun
/ˈbaɪˌprɒdʌkt/
Definition
A secondary product made during the manufacturing or processing of something else.
Examples
- In the production of cheese, whey is a common by-product.
- When fossil fuels are burned, carbon dioxide is a by-product that contributes to climate change.
- The by-products of the factory’s operations were recycled into usable materials.
Meaning
A by-product is an unintended result or a secondary outcome that comes from a primary process or activity.
Synonyms
- secondary product
- spinoff
- sideline
