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 situation in Europe’s refining and petrochemical sector is nothing short of dire.
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Gaurav Sharma, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
And the petrochemical manufacturers of artificial turf have not proven the safety of their product, especially for children.
—Dr. Philip J. Landrigan, New York Daily News, 10 July 2025
The petrochemical industry, on whom this tax largely falls, is lobbying for its repeal.
—Janet McCabe, The Conversation, 27 June 2025
Plastic is a synthetic chemical compound made by humans using petrochemicals derived from oil and natural gas.
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Gaurav Sharma, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
And the petrochemical manufacturers of artificial turf have not proven the safety of their product, especially for children.
—Dr. Philip J. Landrigan, New York Daily News, 10 July 2025
The petrochemical industry, on whom this tax largely falls, is lobbying for its repeal.
—Janet McCabe, The Conversation, 27 June 2025
Plastic is a synthetic chemical compound made by humans using petrochemicals derived from oil and natural gas.
—Judith Magyar, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
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“Petrochemical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/petrochemical. Accessed 26 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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