by-product

• Nom désignant quelque chose de produit accessoirement ou comme résultat secondaire d'un processus principal, souvent dans le cadre industriel ou comme conséquence non intentionnelle.

A noun referring to something produced incidentally or as a secondary result of a main process, often in manufacturing or as an unintended consequence.

1. Secondary consequenceB2formal

   A secondary and sometimes unexpected result that occurs alongside the main outcome.

   sous-produit

   • Increased traffic was an unfortunate by-product of the new shopping center.
   • Stress can be a by-product of a demanding job.
   • The new policy had the positive by-product of reducing waste.

   Synonymesaftereffectcorollaryderivativefalloutoffshootoutgrowthside effectspin-off

   Antonymesbasiscoremainstayrootsource

2. Manufacturing residueB2formal

   A substance or product made during the manufacture of something else, often not the primary intended product.

   Sous-produit de fabrication

   • Molasses is a by-product of sugar refining.
   • The factory found a way to sell its chemical by-products.
   • Sawdust is a common by-product of woodworking.

   Synonymesderivativeoffshootresiduespin-offwaste product