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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Vanillin can be obtained from cheaper sources, like eugenol and lignin, but the overwhelming majority of it is derived from petrochemicals, such as petroleum and coal tar.
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Sarah Jampel, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 July 2025
Industries in focus include steel, non-ferrous metals, petrochemicals, and building materials.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
The situation in Europe’s refining and petrochemical sector is nothing short of dire.
—Gaurav Sharma, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
And the petrochemical manufacturers of artificial turf have not proven the safety of their product, especially for children.
—Dr. Philip J. Landrigan, New York Daily News, 10 July 2025
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Sarah Jampel, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 July 2025
Industries in focus include steel, non-ferrous metals, petrochemicals, and building materials.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
The situation in Europe’s refining and petrochemical sector is nothing short of dire.
—Gaurav Sharma, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
And the petrochemical manufacturers of artificial turf have not proven the safety of their product, especially for children.
—Dr. Philip J. Landrigan, New York Daily News, 10 July 2025
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“Petrochemical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/petrochemical. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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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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