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.

Synonyms of byproduct

Words with a similar meaning to byproduct:

• result
• outcome
• derivative
• aftermath

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