petrochemical

noun

pet·ro·chem·i·cal ˌpe-trō-ˈke-mi-kəl

: a chemical isolated or derived from petroleum or natural gas

petrochemistry

ˌpe-trō-ˈke-mə-strē

noun

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The International Energy Agency projects that petrochemicals will account for more than two thirds of global oil demand growth by 2026. —

Errol Schweizer, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024 China's refining capacity growth is slowing as fuel demand falls while refiners switch to petrochemicals, the researcher said. —

Chen Aizhu, Reuters, 10 Sep. 2024 The suit is the latest in a series of high-profile legal actions California officials have taken against petrochemical corporations and plastic manufacturers. —

Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024 The decision to dismiss Ten Hag will be regarded as one of the most significant moves since British petrochemicals billionaire and Ineos Chief Executive Jim Ratcliffe completed a deal to buy a minority stake in Manchester United. —

Sam Meredith, CNBC, 28 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for petrochemical