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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In South Korea, the naphtha shortage has already begun rippling through the petrochemical supply chain.
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CNBC, 26 May 2026
In the late 2010s, as the port’s growth attracted water-intensive petrochemical industries to the Coastal Bend, city staff told companies there would be enough water to meet their needs.
—Michelle Hummel, Fortune, 25 May 2026
Industrial operations—refining, petrochemicals, LNG, and emerging hydrogen projects—all require substantial water resources.
—Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
In the late 2010s, as the port’s growth attracted water-intensive petrochemical industries to the Coastal Bend, city staff told companies there would be enough water to meet their needs.
—Michelle Hummel, The Conversation, 22 May 2026
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CNBC, 26 May 2026
In the late 2010s, as the port’s growth attracted water-intensive petrochemical industries to the Coastal Bend, city staff told companies there would be enough water to meet their needs.
—Michelle Hummel, Fortune, 25 May 2026
Industrial operations—refining, petrochemicals, LNG, and emerging hydrogen projects—all require substantial water resources.
—Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
In the late 2010s, as the port’s growth attracted water-intensive petrochemical industries to the Coastal Bend, city staff told companies there would be enough water to meet their needs.
—Michelle Hummel, The Conversation, 22 May 2026
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“Petrochemical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/petrochemical. Accessed 29 May. 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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