petrochemical

/ˌpetroʊˈkemɪkəl/ /ˌpetroʊˈkɛmɪkəl/

Meanings

noun

Any compound derived from petroleum or natural gas

Examples :

"Many plastic toys are made from petrochemicals derived from crude oil. "

adjective

Of or pertaining to the such compounds, or the industry that produces them

Examples :

"The factory produces a wide range of petrochemical products, including plastics and fertilizers. "

chemistry material industry fuel technical compound

Related Words

compound noun

/ˈkɒmpaʊnd/ /ˈkɑmpaʊnd/ /kəmˈpaʊnd/

An enclosure within which workers, prisoners, or soldiers are confined

"The prisoners were kept in a secure compound. "

including verb

/ɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/

To bring into a group, class, set, or total as a (new) part or member.

"I will purchase the vacation package if you will include car rental."

petrochemicals noun

/ˌpetroʊˈkemɪkəlz/ /ˌpetroʊˈkemɪkl̩z/

Any compound derived from petroleum or natural gas

"Many plastic toys are made from petrochemicals derived from oil. "

industry noun

/ˈɪndəstɹi/

The tendency to work persistently. Diligence.

"Over the years, their industry and business sense made them wealthy."

pertaining verb

/pəˈteɪnɪŋ/ /pɚˈteɪnɪŋ/

To belong to or be a part of; be an adjunct, attribute, or accessory of

"The documents pertaining to my car insurance claim are now all submitted. "

products noun

/ˈpɹɒd.əkts/ /ˈpɹɑd.əkts/

A commodity offered for sale.

"The supermarket sells a wide variety of food products. "

plastics noun

/ˈplæstɪks/

A synthetic, solid, hydrocarbon-based polymer, whether thermoplastic or thermosetting.

"Many toys are made of plastics because they are durable and easy to mold. "

petroleum noun

/pəˈtɹoʊliəm/

A flammable liquid ranging in color from clear to very dark brown and black, consisting mainly of hydrocarbons, occurring naturally in deposits under the Earth's surface

"The factory used petroleum to fuel its machinery. "

derived verb

/dɪˈɹaɪvd/

To obtain or receive (something) from something else.

"The student derived the answer to the math problem from the formula. "

fertilizers noun

/ˈfɜːrtɪlaɪzərz/ /ˈfɜːrtəlaɪzərz/

A natural substance that is used to make the ground more suitable for growing plants.

"The farmer used fertilizers to help his crops grow bigger and faster. "

produces verb

/pɹəˈdjuːsɪz/ /pɹəˈdusɪz/

To yield, make or manufacture; to generate.

"Our apple tree produces a lot of fruit every summer. "

compounds noun

/ˈkɑmpaʊndz/ /kəmˈpaʊndz/

An enclosure within which workers, prisoners, or soldiers are confined

""During the war, the refugees lived in guarded compounds for their safety." "