Meaning of the word byproduct in English

What does byproduct mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

byproduct

US /ˈbɑɪˌprɑd·əkt, -ʌkt/
UK /ˈbaɪˌprɒdʌkt/

Noun

something produced in the making of something else; a secondary and often unexpected result

Example:
The waste material from the factory is a valuable byproduct that can be recycled.
Increased stress is an unfortunate byproduct of modern life.