minor byproduct

Definitions

A secondary or incidental product derived from a manufacturing process that is of relatively low value or importance.

An unintended or secondary result that occurs during the production of a primary good.

Examples

The factory's main output is steel, but slag is produced as a minor byproduct.

While the primary goal of the experiment was energy production, heat was generated as a minor byproduct.

Synonyms

secondary output incidental result peripheral product side effect collateral outcome

Antonyms

primary product main output principal result core deliverable central objective