Byproduct
Byproduct
Byproduct (pronounced: /ˈbʌɪˌprɒdʌkt/) is a secondary or incidental product derived from a manufacturing process or chemical reaction. It is not the primary product or service being produced.
Etymology
The term "byproduct" originates from the English words "by" and "product", literally meaning a product that comes by the way of another process.
Related Terms
- Primary product: The main product being produced in a manufacturing process or chemical reaction.
- Secondary product: Another term for byproduct, often used interchangeably.
- Waste product: A material, substance, or byproduct eliminated or discarded as no longer useful or required after the completion of a process.
- Co-product: A product that is produced along with the primary product. Unlike byproducts, co-products are often of significant value and can be sold for profit.
Medical Relevance
In the medical field, byproducts can have both positive and negative implications. For instance, certain byproducts of metabolic processes can be harmful if they accumulate in the body, such as urea, a byproduct of protein metabolism that is excreted in urine. On the other hand, some byproducts can be beneficial. For example, carbon dioxide, a byproduct of cellular respiration, is essential for maintaining the pH balance in the blood.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Byproduct
- Wikipedia's article - Byproduct
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