CEFR C1

byproduct

noun

Meaning

A secondary substance or effect produced unintentionally or incidentally during the creation of something else.

Examples

The chemical byproduct of the manufacturing process was safely neutralized before disposal.
Increased traffic congestion is an unfortunate byproduct of the city's rapid population growth.

Synonyms: result, outcome, derivative, aftermath

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byproduct (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈbaɪˌprɒd.ʌkt/

Definition

A secondary substance or effect produced unintentionally or incidentally during the creation of something else.

Examples

The chemical byproduct of the manufacturing process was safely neutralized before disposal.
Increased traffic congestion is an unfortunate byproduct of the city's rapid population growth.
Confidence is often a natural byproduct of mastering a difficult new skill.

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