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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The petrochemicals billionaire’s desire to have control over sporting operations was clear throughout the negotiations, and after years of underachievement on the pitch, handing over the reins made sense.
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Adam Crafton, New York Times, 12 May 2025
The top-performing subsectors were construction machinery, internet, and telecommunication, while leisure products, petrochemicals, and real estate were the worst.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
China is the world’s largest importer of oil and the higher U.S. tariffs may put pressure on its fuels and petrochemicals sectors.
—Jenni Reid, CNBC, 29 Apr. 2025
In the Houston metro area, Baytown is known for its ample petrochemical facilities, located on the Houston Ship Channel, which offers easy access to Galveston Bay and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico.
—Ars Technica, 14 Mar. 2025
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Adam Crafton, New York Times, 12 May 2025
The top-performing subsectors were construction machinery, internet, and telecommunication, while leisure products, petrochemicals, and real estate were the worst.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
China is the world’s largest importer of oil and the higher U.S. tariffs may put pressure on its fuels and petrochemicals sectors.
—Jenni Reid, CNBC, 29 Apr. 2025
In the Houston metro area, Baytown is known for its ample petrochemical facilities, located on the Houston Ship Channel, which offers easy access to Galveston Bay and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico.
—Ars Technica, 14 Mar. 2025
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“Petrochemical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/petrochemical. Accessed 4 Jun. 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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