Petrochemical
Pronunciation: /ˌpɛtroʊˈkɛmɪkəl/
Petrochemical (noun)
- A chemical made from oil or natural gas, used in products like plastics.
Examples
- The factory produces various petrochemicals for industrial use.
- Petrochemicals are essential in the manufacturing of plastics.
Common collocations: produce petrochemicals, petrochemical industry, petrochemical plant, petrochemical products