petrochemical
petrochemical — noun
- petrochemicalsingular
- petrochemicalsplural
1. A chemical substance manufactured from petroleum and natural gas, used as a raw
A chemical substance manufactured from petroleum and natural gas, used as a raw material to make plastics, synthetic fabrics, fertilisers, and other everyday products.
Pedro works at a petrochemical plant that turns crude oil into plastics and other products.
petrochemical plant — factory where petroleum is processed into chemicals
Plastic bottles and nylon bags are made from petrochemicals that come from crude oil.
The government invested heavily in the petrochemical industry to create more jobs in the region.
Environmental groups have raised concerns about air pollution near the new petrochemical complex.
Many synthetic fabrics, such as polyester and nylon, are produced from petrochemicals.
- hydrocarbon
A narrower term: hydrocarbons are a specific type of petrochemical made up of hydrogen and carbon atoms.
- petroleum derivative
A broader term that includes both petrochemicals and fuels like gasoline and diesel.
- bio-based chemical
A chemical made from renewable biological sources such as corn or sugarcane, rather than from petroleum.
文法句型
petrochemical + noun
the petrochemical industry
用法筆記
Petrochemical is often used in the plural form (petrochemicals) when referring to the broad category of substances. The singular is more common when the word is used as an adjective (petrochemical plant, petrochemical industry).