petrochemical
adjective/ˌpɛtroʊˈkɛmɪkəl/
Frequency rank: #13,487 most common English word
Meaning
relating to chemicals obtained from petroleum or natural gas.
Example sentence
Many plastics and synthetic fabrics are made from petrochemical products derived from crude oil.
Synonyms & related words
- petroleum-based
- synthetic
- chemical
- industrial
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