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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Synthetic gums contained high levels of the polymers PET and polystyrenes along with petrochemical substances, like synthetic rubber and polyvinyl acetate.
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Julia Ries, Health, 1 Apr. 2025
The move comes on the heels of the government dropping a lawsuit against a petrochemical plant the Biden administration deemed a health threat to a community in Louisiana.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 14 Mar. 2025
The output of its reactors is an oil product that petrochemical companies can use and consumer brands can ultimately tap into for recycled plastics.
—Katie Fehrenbacher, Axios, 20 Feb. 2025
The most recent, in March 2022, affected nearly 5.5 million residents and cost semiconductor, petrochemical, and steel businesses more than $16 million.
—Daniel Byman, Foreign Affairs, 13 Mar. 2025
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Julia Ries, Health, 1 Apr. 2025
The move comes on the heels of the government dropping a lawsuit against a petrochemical plant the Biden administration deemed a health threat to a community in Louisiana.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 14 Mar. 2025
The output of its reactors is an oil product that petrochemical companies can use and consumer brands can ultimately tap into for recycled plastics.
—Katie Fehrenbacher, Axios, 20 Feb. 2025
The most recent, in March 2022, affected nearly 5.5 million residents and cost semiconductor, petrochemical, and steel businesses more than $16 million.
—Daniel Byman, Foreign Affairs, 13 Mar. 2025
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“Petrochemical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/petrochemical. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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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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