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coproduct
This term is primarily used in industrial chemistry, engineering, and manufacturing to describe a substance that is created alongside the intended main product. It differs from a byproduct in that a coproduct is specifically intended for sale or use and possesses significant economic value. While a byproduct is often an incidental or waste material that may be discarded or processed for minimal gain, a coproduct is viewed as a deliberate, valuable output of the production process.
In a business or accounting context, the term implies a shared allocation of production costs between the primary product and the coproduct. This distinction is crucial for calculating profit margins and determining the pricing strategy for both materials emerging from the same chemical reaction or mechanical process.
Meanings
Examples
The refinery treats sulfur as a valuable coproduct rather than waste.
We can increase our margins by selling this coproduct to the fertilizer industry.
Is this substance a primary target or just a coproduct of the reaction?
The process yields two main streams, each containing a distinct coproduct.
I wonder if there is a way to optimize the yield of the second coproduct.
Whey was once discarded but is now a high-demand coproduct of cheese production.
The plant manager insisted that the coproduct be purified to pharmaceutical grade.
This chemical synthesis produces a useful coproduct that offsets the cost of raw materials.