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BY-PRODUCT

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There are 2 meanings of the word By-Product.

By-Product - as a noun

A secondary and sometimes unexpected consequence

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
byproduct
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
consequenceeffecteventissueoutcomeresultupshot
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A product made during the manufacture of something else

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
byproductspin-off

Example Sentences

"The paper mill produces electricity as a by-product of its waste disposal process."
"Cheese whey, a by-product of cheese production, is often used as an ingredient in protein shakes."
"Animal feed can be made from the by-products of food processing."
"Carbon dioxide is a by-product of burning fossil fuels."
"Many pharmaceutical companies sell the by-products of drug manufacturing to other industries."
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No, by-product is NOT valid for Scrabble
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