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by–product
noun by–prod·uct \-ˌprä-(ˌ)dəkt\
: something that is produced during the production or destruction of something else
: something that happens as a result of something else
Full Definition of BY-PRODUCT
1
: something produced in a usually industrial or biological process in addition to the principal product
2
: a secondary and sometimes unexpected or unintended result
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First Known Use of BY-PRODUCT
1857
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- by-product, derivate, derivation, offshoot, outgrowth, spin-off
BY-PRODUCT Defined for Kids
by–product
noun by–prod·uct \ˈbī-ˌprä-dəkt\
Definition of BY-PRODUCT for Kids
: something produced (as in manufacturing) in addition to the main product
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