coproduct

/kɒprəʊdɛkt/

Definitions

1. noun

The product of two or more factors, especially in mathematics and algebra; a set of values obtained from the product of two or more sets.

“The mathematician calculated the coproduct of two vectors to find the resultant vector.”

2. noun

A product that is produced by two or more businesses or companies, especially in a joint venture.

“The coproduct of the two companies was a highly successful new technology.”

3. noun

A joint product of two or more genes, especially in genetics.

“The coproduct of the two genes was a new enzyme with unique properties.”

Synonyms

  • co-product
  • joint product
  • product

Antonyms

  • byproduct