by·prod·uct

or by-prod·uct (bī′prŏd′əkt)

1. Something produced in the making of something else.

2. A secondary result; a side effect.

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Noun	1.	byproduct - a secondary and sometimes unexpected consequence by-product consequence, effect, result, upshot, outcome, event, issue - a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon; "the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise"; "his decision had depressing consequences for business"; "he acted very wise after the event" epiphenomenon - a secondary phenomenon that is a by-product of another phenomenon
	2.	byproduct - a product made during the manufacture of something else spin-off, by-product product, production - an artifact that has been created by someone or some process; "they improve their product every year"; "they export most of their agricultural production"

byproduct

or by-product
noun

Something derived from another:

derivation, derivative, descendant, offshoot, outgrowth, spinoff.

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Also, shear force of LM tended to increase linearly with dietary milk byproduct content increased in weaning pig's diet (linear, p = 0.07).

Influence of various levels of milk by-products in weaner diets on growth performance, blood urea nitrogen, diarrhea incidence, and pork quality of weaning to finishing pigs

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Delta Technology Holdings Limited reports rise in price for its byproduct

The total gas production and the DM degradability were subjected to an analysis of variance (Proc Anova) of SAS, and Tukey's test (p < 0.05) was applied to the effects of the main factors between the byproducts and of these within each level of replacement and of replacement levels within each byproduct.

In vitro degradation and gas production of brachiaria grass with levels of biodiesel byproducts/Degradacao e producao de gases in vitro de capim brachiaria com niveis de coprodutos do Biodiesel

The objectives were to develop a classification standard for copra meal (CM) and copra expellers (CE) based on ether extract (EE) concentration and to develop prediction equations for EE and gross energy (GE) concentrations in copra byproducts. Data from 520 copra byproduct samples were used.

CLASSIFICATION OF COPRA MEAL AND COPRA EXPELLERS BASED ON ETHER EXTRACT CONCENTRATION AND PREDICTION OF ENERGY CONCENTRATIONS IN COPRA BYPRODUCTS

San Miguel also owns a cement production firm which, Ang explained, benefits from the lime ash byproduct since it can me made into gypsum, an additive needed to prevent the cement from hardening too fast.

Petron moves to resolve settlers' complaints; to ship 'ash' out of Bataan plant

This anaerobic digestion system allows for organic byproducts removed from Crystal Creamery's waste water to be collected and mixed with manure and other food waste to produce valuable commodities like electricity and a liquid and a solid byproduct that is later turned into fertilizer.

Organic Solution Management LLC. Helps Partner Win EPA Sustainability Award Using Organic Solution Management's Sustainable Anaerobic Digestion Program

In early 2011, Waupaca Foundry completed construction of test pads to evaluate the long-term performance of compacted foundry byproduct as a landfill liner.

Supply chain grows greener with use of metalcasting byproducts

A SPIRIT MADE OUT OF A BYPRODUCT OF CHOCOLATE is making its debut in the alcoholic beverage department.

Hot cacao, on the rocks

The ash is a byproduct of coal combustion that poses environmental threats in landfills but also is commonly recycled for use in roads and parking lots.

Michigan approves use of coal ash

The ash is a byproduct of coal combustion that poses environmental threats when put in landfills but also is commonly recycled for use in roads and parking lots.

Divided Michigan house approves bill allowing coal ash to be reused

Leguminous seeds used in human nutrition are processed before being made available for consumption, and during this process various byproducts are generated, such as pea byproduct, lentil byproduct, and sunflower meal.

Effects of dietary inclusion of lentil byproduct on performance and oxidative stability of eggs in laying quail