petrochemical

1. Any chemical derived from petroleum.

2. 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.

   any compound obtained from petroleum or natural gas

1. Petrochemicals are chemical products derived from petroleum.

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2. Ethylene is an important petrochemical.

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3. Initial tests of McIntyre's well water showed unsafe levels of toluene, a volatile and toxic petrochemical that causes nausea and headaches.

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