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petrochemical

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/ˌpɛtrəˈkɛmɪkəl/ · pe-tro-chem-i-cal

A chemical product derived from petroleum, often used in industry.

Meanings

nountechnical

A chemical product derived from petroleum, often used in industry.

ایک کیمیائی مصنوع جو پیٹرولیم سے حاصل کی جاتی ہے، اکثر صنعت میں استعمال ہوتی ہے۔

پیٹروکیمیکل

petrochemical

Synonyms

chemicalorganic compoundindustrial chemicalکیمیانامیاتی مرکبصنعتی کیمیا

Common Collocations

  • petrochemical industry
  • petrochemical products
  • petrochemical derivatives

Example Sentences

The petrochemical industry plays a vital role in global manufacturing.

پیٹروکیمیکل صنعت عالمی پیداوار میں اہم کردار ادا کرتی ہے۔

Petrochemical san'at aalami paidawar mein ahem kirdar ada karti hai.

Many everyday products are made from petrochemical sources.

بہت سے روزمرہ کے مصنوعات پیٹروکیمیکل ذرائع سے بنی ہیں۔

Bohat se rozmarra ke masnoo'at petrochemical zara'ei se bani hain.

Research in petrochemical alternatives is increasing due to environmental concerns.

ماحولیاتی مسائل کی وجہ سے پیٹروکیمیکل متبادل میں تحقیق بڑھ رہی ہے۔

Maholiati masail ki wajah se petrochemical mutabadil mein tahqiqat barh rahi hai.

Easily Confused With

petroleum:Petrochemical refers specifically to chemicals derived from petroleum, while petroleum is the raw material itself.

Word Family

petrochemicals
nounپیٹروکیمیکلز
petrochemical industry
nounپیٹروکیمیکل صنعت

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Petrochemical - think of petroleum products and chemicals.

Imagine a refinery with oil tanks and chemical processing.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "petrochemical" — a chemical derived from petroleum or natural gas

First known use: 20th century

The term 'petrochemical' emerged in the mid 20th century as industries began to leverage petroleum for chemical production.