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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This petrochemical product is ubiquitous in modern life, from cosmetics to food packaging.
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Theodore J. Karamanski, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
China has begun the construction of the Xuwei Nuclear Heating and Power Plant in Jiangsu Province, a project claimed to be the world’s first large-scale facility to directly couple nuclear energy with the petrochemical industry.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 17 Jan. 2026
However, relatives said Mabuiango was unable to secure a government scholarship to study petrochemical engineering as she was promised.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
In fact, anti-government protests have already spread to Iran’s oil sector with workers at a large refining and petrochemical complex going on strike.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 11 Jan. 2026
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Theodore J. Karamanski, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
China has begun the construction of the Xuwei Nuclear Heating and Power Plant in Jiangsu Province, a project claimed to be the world’s first large-scale facility to directly couple nuclear energy with the petrochemical industry.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 17 Jan. 2026
However, relatives said Mabuiango was unable to secure a government scholarship to study petrochemical engineering as she was promised.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
In fact, anti-government protests have already spread to Iran’s oil sector with workers at a large refining and petrochemical complex going on strike.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 11 Jan. 2026
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“Petrochemical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/petrochemical. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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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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