by-product

noun
UK: /ˈbaɪˌprɒdʌkt/
US: /ˈbaɪˌprɑːdʌkt/

  1. Something that is produced as a result of making something else.

    1. Pollution is an unfortunate by-product of industrialization.
    2. The company sells the by-product of its manufacturing process as fertilizer, increasing its profits.

  2. An unintended and sometimes unexpected result of an event or action.

    1. Stress is often a by-product of overwork.
    2. Increased awareness of environmental issues can be a positive by-product of educational campaigns.

Synonyms

residue spin-off side effect consequence

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "by-product" in English means: Something that is produced as a result of making something else., An unintended and sometimes unexpected result of an event or action..

The phonetic transcription of "by-product" is /ˈbaɪˌprɒdʌkt/ in British English and /ˈbaɪˌprɑːdʌkt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "by-product": residue, spin-off, side effect, consequence.

Example usage of "by-product": "Pollution is an unfortunate by-product of industrialization.". More examples on the page.