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What is another word for Byproduct? – 169 Byproduct Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    consequence result outcome effect spin-off offshoot subsidiary product secondary product side effect aftermath upshot corollary sequel outgrowth derivative adjunct appendage accessory concomitant attendant accompaniment incidental secondary peripheral tangential ancillary supplementary auxiliary collateral concurrent concomitant by-product derivative extra spare surplus residual remaining leftover excess bonus windfall dividend yield return profit gain advantage benefit payoff offshoots outcroppings

    Meaning of Byproduct

    A secondary or incidental product or result of a process or activity.

    Definitions

    • A secondary product derived from a manufacturing process or chemical reaction.
    • An incidental or secondary consequence or result of an action, event, or process.
    • A product or result that is produced in addition to the main product or result.

    Etymology of Byproduct

    The word "byproduct" originated in the mid-19th century, derived from the words "by" and "product".
    The term initially referred to a secondary product resulting from a manufacturing or industrial process.
    Over time, the word's meaning expanded to include incidental consequences or results of various actions, events, or processes.

    Example Uses

    • The company's new manufacturing process produced a valuable byproduct that could be sold separately.
    • The byproduct of the chemical reaction was a toxic gas that needed to be vented.
    • The economic downturn was a byproduct of the global pandemic.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    primary product main result direct consequence intended outcome deliberate effect principal product major outcome central result key consequence direct result intended product planned outcome deliberate consequence primary consequence main effect central consequence key result principal consequence major effect intended consequence.

    Related Nouns

    product consequence result effect outcome spin-off offshoot subsidiary derivative adjunct appendage accessory concomitant attendant accompaniment incidental secondary peripheral tangential ancillary supplementary auxiliary collateral process reaction manufacture industry production yield return profit gain advantage benefit payoff.

    Related Verbs

    produce result effect yield generate create derive originate arise emerge occur happen transpire develop evolve manifest materialize come bring cause create make manufacture process react yield pay profit gain benefit advantage.

    Related Adjectives

    secondary incidental peripheral tangential ancillary supplementary auxiliary collateral concomitant attendant accompanying incidental secondary peripheral spare surplus residual remaining leftover excess bonus extra additional subsidiary derivative by-product related connected associated correlated corresponding.