byproduct

/ˈbaɪˌprɑdʌkt/ /ˈbaɪˌproʊdʌkt/

Meanings

noun

A secondary product; something made incidentally during the production of something else.

Examples :

"Burning wood for heat produces ash as a byproduct. "

noun

A side effect.

Examples :

"The many Indian restaurants all over Britain are a by-product of the large waves of immigration from the subcontinent."

outcome process

Related Words

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

subcontinent noun

/sʌbˈkɑːntɪnənt/ /ˌsʌbˈkɑːntənənt/

A large landmass which is either smaller than a continent (such as Greenland), or part of an even larger continent (such as the Indian subcontinent).

"India is part of the Asian continent, but it's also considered a subcontinent because of its distinct geographical features and cultural identity. "

immigration noun

/ɪmɪˈɡɹeɪʃn/ /ˌɪmɪˈɡɹeɪʃən/

The act of immigrating; the passing or coming into a country of which one is not native born for the purpose of permanent residence.

"My aunt's immigration to Canada allowed her to start a new life and find work. "

product noun

/ˈpɹɒd.əkt/ /ˈpɹɑd.əkt/

A commodity offered for sale.

"The bakery's new bread product is very popular with customers. "

effect noun

/ɪˈfɛkt/ /əˈfɛkt/

The result or outcome of a cause.

"The effect of the hurricane was a devastated landscape."

secondary noun

/ˈsɛkənd(ə)ɹɪ/ /ˈsɛkənˌdɛɹi/

Any flight feather attached to the ulna (forearm) of a bird.

"The bird's secondary feathers are essential for its flight. "

incidentally adverb

/ˌɪnsɪˈdentəli/ /ˌɪnsɪˈdɛntəli/

(manner) In an incidental manner; not of central or critical importance.

"The book discussed the subject, but only incidentally."

produces verb

/pɹəˈdjuːsɪz/ /pɹəˈdusɪz/

To yield, make or manufacture; to generate.

"Our apple tree produces a lot of fruit every summer. "

burning verb

/bɜːnɪŋ/ /bɝnɪŋ/

To cause to be consumed by fire.

"He burned his manuscript in the fireplace."

restaurants noun

/ˈrɛstəˌrɑːnts/ /ˈrɛstəˌrɒnts/

An eating establishment in which diners are served food, usually by waiters at their tables but sometimes (as in a fast food restaurant) at a counter.

"My family loves to try new restaurants in our city every weekend. "

production noun

/pɹəˈdʌkʃən/

The act of producing, making or creating something.

"The widget making machine is being used for production now."

during verb

/ˈdjɔː.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈdʒɔːɹɪŋ/ /ˈd(j)ʊɚ.ɪŋ/

To last, continue, endure.

"The storm during all night. "