petrochemical
noun
a chemical substance obtained from petroleum or natural gas, as gasoline, kerosene, or petrolatum.
petrochemically
-
a word derived from
petrochemical.
Example Sentences
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Campaigners have previously complained that dredged sediment fills nearby rock pools with a "black, thick, slimy, petrochemically smelling sludge", which is toxic to people and the environment.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2025
