petrochemical
(noun)
/ˌpɛtrəˈkɛmɪkəl/
Definitions
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A chemical obtained from petroleum and natural gas.
Born of ancient, hidden fires, petrochemicals dance through time, weaving their magic into modern marvels.Example: Ethylene is an important petrochemical used in the production of plastics.
Origin
1940s: from petro- + chemical.
Synonyms
chemical, compound, substance