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 volatility premium migrates down the supply chain, raising break-even prices for refiners, airlines and petrochemicals alike.
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Guney Yildiz, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
No more petrochemicals, petrostates, or petroleum jelly.
—Michael Grunwald, The Atlantic, 3 June 2025
The truth is that there is no safe way to color hair because the dye pigments are derived from petrochemicals.
—Kwame Anthony Appiah, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
The company plans to double its liquefied natural gas production by 2028 and is pouring capital into operations to support gas self-sufficiency in the UAE and supply feedstock to the country’s growing petrochemical industry.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 11 June 2025
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Guney Yildiz, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
No more petrochemicals, petrostates, or petroleum jelly.
—Michael Grunwald, The Atlantic, 3 June 2025
The truth is that there is no safe way to color hair because the dye pigments are derived from petrochemicals.
—Kwame Anthony Appiah, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
The company plans to double its liquefied natural gas production by 2028 and is pouring capital into operations to support gas self-sufficiency in the UAE and supply feedstock to the country’s growing petrochemical industry.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 11 June 2025
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“Petrochemical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/petrochemical. Accessed 2 Jul. 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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