petrochemical

noun

pet·ro·chem·i·cal ˌpe-trō-ˈke-mi-kəl

: a chemical isolated or derived from petroleum or natural gas

petrochemistry

ˌpe-trō-ˈke-mə-strē

noun

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Within the realm of petrochemicals, petroleum takes myriad forms. —

Sahit Muja, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024 The petrochemical industry’s goal over the years, on both the plastics and fossil fuel fronts, has been a nefarious one. —

Michael Shank, Baltimore Sun, 1 Nov. 2024 Company officials and petrochemical trade organizations have used the phrase in radio spots, TV interviews and a variety of marketing material online. —

Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2024 The railcar owned or leased by INEOS, a global petrochemicals manufacturer with a facility in Addyston, began leaking styrene Tuesday afternoon. —

Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 26 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for petrochemical