PETROCHEMICAL

Petrochemical

Petrochemicals are chemical products derived from petroleum. Some chemical compounds made from petroleum are also obtained from other fossil fuels, such as coal or natural gas, or renewable sources such as corn or sugar cane.

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petrochemical

Noun

  1. any compound derived from petroleum or natural gas

Adjective

  1. Of or pertaining to the such compounds, or the industry that produces them


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