petrochemistry
/ˌpɛtroʊˈkɛmɪstri/
noun
- The branch of chemistry that deals with the study and processing of petroleum and natural gas to create fuels and other products.
- Advances in petrochemistry have led to more efficient fuel production.
- She studied petrochemistry in college and now works at an oil company.
- The textbook covers the basics of petrochemistry, including how crude oil is refined.