petrochemical
noun
pet·ro·chem·i·cal
ˌpe-trō-ˈke-mi-kəl 
: a chemical isolated or derived from petroleum or natural gas
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Beaumont The east Texas city of Beaumont, known more for its petrochemical industry and resident alligators than its German heritage, hosts its own Oktoberfest in early October at Rogers Park.
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Pam Leblanc, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2024
Soccer fans will recognize Ineos, the British petrochemical group owned by Jim Ratcliffe that now owns a stake in Manchester United.
—Vitas Carosella, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024
The site was chosen because its already a petrochemicals center with sound logistical connections and talent is readily available.
—Jenni Reid, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2024
The empire that Ambani and his siblings took over from their father, Dhirubhai Ambani, has operations in energy, petrochemicals, retail, telecommunications and textiles, among other industries.
—Mithil Aggarwal, NBC News, 12 July 2024
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Pam Leblanc, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2024
Soccer fans will recognize Ineos, the British petrochemical group owned by Jim Ratcliffe that now owns a stake in Manchester United.
—Vitas Carosella, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024
The site was chosen because its already a petrochemicals center with sound logistical connections and talent is readily available.
—Jenni Reid, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2024
The empire that Ambani and his siblings took over from their father, Dhirubhai Ambani, has operations in energy, petrochemicals, retail, telecommunications and textiles, among other industries.
—Mithil Aggarwal, NBC News, 12 July 2024
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petrochemical
noun
pet·ro·chem·i·cal
ˌpe-trō-ˈkem-i-kəl
: a chemical obtained from petroleum or natural gas
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