petrochemical
Collocations
3ADJ.
important, toxic, volatile
PETROCHEMICAL + NOUN
feedstock, industry, nausea
ADV.
primarily
Definitions
noun
Any chemical derived from petroleum.
Another is a Bloomberg project we're participating in that looks beyond petrochemicals.
Any chemical derived from any of the fossil fuels: petroleum, natural gas, or coal.
As the prices of petroleum, natural gas, and coal fluctuate over the years, the petrochemical industry can to some extent switch feedstocks.
adj
Of or pertaining to the such compounds, or the industry that produces them.
In 2006, about 6 percent of the world's crude oil production was used in non-energy applications, primarily as a petrochemical feedstock.
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5Another is a Bloomberg project we're participating in that looks beyond petrochemicals.
WiktionaryAs the prices of petroleum, natural gas, and coal fluctuate over the years, the petrochemical industry can to some extent switch feedstocks.
WiktionaryIn 2006, about 6 percent of the world's crude oil production was used in non-energy applications, primarily as a petrochemical feedstock.
WiktionaryInitial tests of McIntyre's well water showed unsafe levels of toluene, a volatile and toxic petrochemical that causes nausea and headaches.
Tatoeba · #11086743Ethylene is an important petrochemical.
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