petrochemical
/ˌpɛtroʊˈkɛmɪkəl/
noun
- A chemical substance obtained from petroleum or natural gas, used to make many everyday products like plastics, fertilizers, and medicines.
- Many plastics are made from petrochemicals derived from crude oil.
- The factory produces petrochemicals that are used in the manufacturing of synthetic fabrics.
- Farmers rely on petrochemicals to create fertilizers that help crops grow.
adjective
- Relating to chemicals derived from petroleum or natural gas.
- They built a large petrochemical plant near the coast to process oil.
- Petrochemical products are found in everything from fuel to cosmetics.
- The petrochemical industry is a major part of the economy in some countries.