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petrochemistry

pet·ro·chem·is·try [ pèttrō kémmistree ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. chemistry of petroleum: the branch of chemistry that is concerned with petroleum and derivatives of petroleum

2. geochemistry of rocks: the chemistry of rocks, especially with reference to their composition

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