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plural side effects
An unintended consequence, or secondary result, of any action, in addition to the main or intended consequence of that action. quotations examples
The processing of certain raw materials - pulp and paper, oil, and alumina, for example - can have substantial environmental side effects.
1987, Brundtland Report
A side effect of this architecture (which was designed only for efficient fabrication) is that it also performs automated repair.
1980, Advanced Automation for Space Missions
Useful for mild depression but may trigger coronary problems. A positive side effect is that it may actually help with degenerative joint disease symptoms.
2007, Sylvia Escott-Stump, Nutrition and Diagnosis-Related Care
(medicine) An adverse effect, an unintended consequence of a drug or therapy; usually not a beneficial effect. examples
(programming) A change in state caused by a function call. examples