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petrochemical
pet·ro·chem·i·cal [ pèttrō kémmik'l ]


noun  (plural pet·ro·chem·i·cals)
Definition:
 
derivative of petroleum or natural gas: a substance derived from petroleum or natural gas, e.g. gasoline or paraffin


adjective 
Definition:
 
relating to petrochemicals: relating to or derived from petrochemicals

pet·ro·chem·i·cal·ly adverb
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