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 company operates a petrochemical complex in Al Ruwais Industrial City in the United Arab Emirates, according to its website.
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ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
Israel is now focusing on targeting Iran's steel and petrochemical industries which are important for Iran's economy and military.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 5 Apr. 2026
The company operates a petrochemical complex in Al Ruwais Industrial City in the United Arab Emirates, according to its website.
—Garrett Downs,azhar Sukri, CNBC, 5 Apr. 2026
The petrochemical industry is a key sector in many Gulf states, converting oil and gas into products like plastics and fertilizer and bringing billions of dollars in export revenue.
—Matthew Lee, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for petrochemical
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“Petrochemical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/petrochemical. Accessed 7 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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