byproduct

/ˈbaɪˌprɑdəkt/
noun
  1. Something produced in addition to the main product, often unintentionally or as a secondary result.
    • Pollution is an unfortunate byproduct of many industrial processes.
    • The company found a way to turn a waste byproduct into fuel.
    • Whey is a byproduct of cheese production.
  2. An unintended or secondary result of an action or situation.
    • Increased traffic was a byproduct of the new shopping center.
    • Her fame was a byproduct of her viral video, not something she planned.
    • Stress can be a byproduct of working too many hours.
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