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 general view shows oil tanks and facilities at Yeosu National Industrial Complex, the largest petrochemical industrial complex in South Korea, in Yeosu on April 7, 2026.
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Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
Third, petrochemical costs rise, repricing everyday household goods.
—Katica Roy, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
China is set to import a record volume of US ethane this month as petrochemical producers seek alternative feedstocks for their operations after the war in the Middle East choked off crucial supplies.
—Bloomberg, 20 Apr. 2026
According to the Iranian news agency Fars, which is closely linked with its powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guard, Iran typically exports around $13 billion worth of petrochemical products every year.
—April 16, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
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Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
Third, petrochemical costs rise, repricing everyday household goods.
—Katica Roy, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
China is set to import a record volume of US ethane this month as petrochemical producers seek alternative feedstocks for their operations after the war in the Middle East choked off crucial supplies.
—Bloomberg, 20 Apr. 2026
According to the Iranian news agency Fars, which is closely linked with its powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guard, Iran typically exports around $13 billion worth of petrochemical products every year.
—April 16, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
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“Petrochemical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/petrochemical. Accessed 23 Apr. 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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