by–product
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plural
by–products
plural
by–products
Britannica Dictionary definition of BY–PRODUCT
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1
:
something that is produced during the production or destruction of something else
— often + of
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The chemical is a by-product of the oil-refining process.
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Carbon monoxide is a by-product of burning fuel.
2
:
something that happens as a result of something else
— often + of
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The loss of jobs was an unfortunate by-product of the industry's switch to new technology.
