Definition

A product that is made during the process of creating something else, often considered secondary or less important than the main product.

Example

The factory produces several subproducts that can be sold separately.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about what happens to the leftovers from production?

Yeah, I heard some of them become a subproduct that's useful in other ways.

Exactly! It’s interesting how waste can turn into something valuable.

Right! It really shows how important recycling and sustainability are.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Subproduct → It is formed from "sub-" (meaning under or below) and "product" (from Latin "productus", meaning brought forth or produced). The word "subproduct" refers to a product that is produced as a secondary result or byproduct of a primary process.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is produced "under" the main product — that's why a subproduct is a secondary result of a primary production process.

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