Meaning of byproduct in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈbaɪˌprɑdəkt/

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  1. Noun

    byproduct

    Definitions

    1. a secondary and sometimes unexpected consequence
  2. 2. a product made during the manufacture of something else

    Derived terms

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