C1 adjective Neutral

byproduct

/ˈbaɪˌprɒdʌkt/

A secondary or incidental result that occurs during the process of producing or doing something else. It can refer to physical substances created during manufacturing or abstract consequences arising from an action or situation.

Ejemplos

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Cleaning the entire kitchen was a productive byproduct of my search for the missing car keys.

I ended up cleaning the kitchen as a secondary result of looking for my keys.

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The report suggests that increased social trust is a welcome byproduct of the community's new volunteer initiative.

The report indicates that higher social trust is a positive secondary effect of the new volunteer program.

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I guess getting a tan was just a byproduct of working outside all afternoon.

Getting sun-tanned was just an incidental result of working outdoors all day.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
byproduct
Relacionado
production
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Truco para recordar

Think of a 'by-road.' It is not the main highway (the product), but a smaller road that branches off to the side (the byproduct).

Quiz rápido

The sharp increase in literacy rates was a direct ______ of the government's investment in public libraries.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: byproduct

Ejemplos

1

Cleaning the entire kitchen was a productive byproduct of my search for the missing car keys.

everyday

I ended up cleaning the kitchen as a secondary result of looking for my keys.

2

The report suggests that increased social trust is a welcome byproduct of the community's new volunteer initiative.

formal

The report indicates that higher social trust is a positive secondary effect of the new volunteer program.

3

I guess getting a tan was just a byproduct of working outside all afternoon.

informal

Getting sun-tanned was just an incidental result of working outdoors all day.

4

Sulfur dioxide is a common byproduct of coal combustion in industrial power plants.

academic

Sulfur dioxide is a frequent secondary substance produced when coal is burned in factories.

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The improved team morale was an unexpected byproduct of the rigorous restructuring process.

business

Better team spirit was an unforeseen secondary result of the intense company reorganization.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
byproduct
Relacionado
production

Colocaciones comunes

unintended byproduct A secondary result that was not planned or expected.
toxic byproduct A poisonous secondary substance produced during a process.
inevitable byproduct A secondary result that is certain to happen.
natural byproduct A secondary result that occurs as a normal part of a process.
useful byproduct A secondary result that has practical value.

Frases Comunes

happy byproduct

A positive but unplanned secondary result.

merely a byproduct

Used to emphasize that something is secondary and not the main focus.

byproduct of the times

A result of the specific historical or social circumstances.

Se confunde a menudo con

byproduct vs waste

Waste is specifically useless or discarded material, whereas a byproduct may be useful or have value.

byproduct vs side effect

Side effect is most commonly used in medical contexts, while byproduct is used for manufacturing or abstract logical results.

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Notas de uso

Use 'byproduct' when you want to highlight that something was not the primary goal of an action. It is frequently used in environmental science and chemistry, but is equally common in social sciences to describe unintended societal changes.

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Errores comunes

Learners sometimes use 'byproduct' as two separate words ('by product'), but it is standardly written as one word or occasionally hyphenated ('by-product'). Avoid using it to describe the main goal of a project.

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Truco para recordar

Think of a 'by-road.' It is not the main highway (the product), but a smaller road that branches off to the side (the byproduct).

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Origen de la palabra

Originates from the prefix 'by-' (meaning secondary or incidental) and the noun 'product' (something produced).

Patrones gramaticales

Countable noun Often followed by the preposition 'of' Can be used attributively (e.g., byproduct gas)
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Contexto cultural

In modern ecological discourse, 'byproduct' is often associated with industrial pollution and the circular economy, where one industry's byproduct becomes another's raw material.

Quiz rápido

The sharp increase in literacy rates was a direct ______ of the government's investment in public libraries.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: byproduct

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A technical or linguistic term referring to the internal abbreviation or condensation of information within a specific system or document. It describes the act of shortening components for internal efficiency while maintaining the integrity of the overall structure.

prevalor

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To prove superior in power, influence, or frequency within a specific context. It describes a situation where one principle, opinion, or force becomes dominant over others.

ultrajuncter

C1

Describing something that exists beyond a standard point of connection or is characterized by an extreme degree of integration between disparate parts. It is typically used in specialized contexts to denote systems, theories, or structures that bridge multiple complex networks simultaneously.

macrosanctible

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A large-scale system, institution, or conceptual framework that is regarded as inviolable and beyond criticism due to its perceived sacredness or fundamental importance. It typically refers to entities that are protected from alteration or scrutiny because of their massive cultural or structural status.

uncedate

C1

A formal and technical noun referring to a state or instance where a claim, territory, or right has not been yielded or surrendered. It describes the preservation of original status or possession despite pressure to concede or transfer control.

anvention

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To systematically modify or adapt an existing concept or object into a new form, particularly within a controlled environment or set of parameters. This verb describes the process of innovating by bridging the gap between rigorous analysis and creative invention.

semiliberness

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To exist in or grant a state of partial liberty or restricted autonomy. It describes the act of functioning within a framework that provides some freedom while maintaining significant oversight or control.

cosolvment

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Describing a substance or factor that acts in conjunction with another to facilitate the process of dissolving a solute or resolving a complex situation. In technical contexts, it refers to an auxiliary agent that enhances the solubility of a primary solvent system.

unaudless

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Describing something that is completely devoid of sound or impossible to hear. It is often used in literary or technical contexts to emphasize a profound state of silence or a lack of auditory signature.

monosomnful

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