petrochemical
Fossil fuel derivative
Petrochemical refers to chemicals derived from petroleum or natural gas.
The petrochemical industry transforms crude oil and gas into plastics, fertilizers, pharmaceuticals, and countless other products.
As an adjective, it describes facilities, processes, or products related to this industry: a petrochemical plant, petrochemical pollution.
The word often appears in discussions of industrial development and environmental impact.
Simplest alkene, C₂H₄
- propyleneUnsaturated three-carbon hydrocarbon
- benzeneAromatic hydrocarbon solvent
- tolueneAromatic solvent from petroleum
- xyleneDimethylbenzene industrial solvent
butadiene · methanol · styrene · naphtha · ammonia · phenol · acetone · formaldehyde
Refined petroleum vehicle fuel
- dieselCompression-ignition fuel
- keroseneFlammable petroleum distillate
- jet fuelAircraft turbine propellant
- fuel oilCombustible petroleum for furnaces
octane · combustion · crude · bitumen · asphalt · lubricants · paraffin · hydrocarbons
Industrial purification facility
- crackingBreaking without separating completely
- distillationPurification via vaporization
- catalystsReaction accelerators
- polymerizationMonomers bonding into chains
alkylation · reactors · feedstock · downstream · upstream · reforming · fractionation · aromatics
Thermoplastic from ethylene gas
- polypropyleneVersatile thermoplastic resin
- PVCChlorinated plastic abbreviation
- polystyreneLightweight synthetic foam plastic
- PETNuclear medicine imaging
polycarbonate · ABS · thermoplastic · resin · injection molding · extrusion · packaging · bottles
Synthetic petroleum-based fabric
- nylonSynthetic textile polymer
- acrylicSynthetic resin or fiber
- polyurethaneVersatile synthetic resin compound
- spandexElastic synthetic fiber
elastomers · fibers · textiles · nonwoven · rubber · latex · synthetic rubber · microfiber
Introduction of impurities
- toxicityCapacity to cause harm
- spillsAccidental liquid escapes
- carcinogensSubstances promoting tumor growth
- smogSunlight-activated urban pollution
greenhouse gases · particulates · dioxins · leachate · flaring · air quality · cancer clusters · remediation
Nitrogenous metabolic waste compound
- ammoniaAcrid nitrogen-hydrogen gas
- ammonium nitrateNitrogen-rich agricultural compound
- nitrogenElement seven, colorless gas
- NPKNitrogen, phosphorus, potassium ratio
superphosphate · crop yield · nitric acid · synthetic fertilizer · agrochemicals
ethylene
Simplest alkene, C₂H₄
- propyleneUnsaturated three-carbon hydrocarbon
- benzeneAromatic hydrocarbon solvent
- tolueneAromatic solvent from petroleum
xylene · butadiene · methanol · styrene · naphtha · ammonia · phenol · acetone · formaldehyde · ethanol
gasoline
Refined petroleum vehicle fuel
- dieselCompression-ignition fuel
- keroseneFlammable petroleum distillate
- jet fuelAircraft turbine propellant
fuel oil · octane · combustion · crude · bitumen · asphalt · lubricants · paraffin · hydrocarbons · fossil fuel
refinery
Industrial purification facility
- crackingBreaking without separating completely
- distillationPurification via vaporization
- catalystsReaction accelerators
polymerization · alkylation · reactors · feedstock · downstream · upstream · reforming · fractionation · aromatics · intermediates
polyethylene
Thermoplastic from ethylene gas
- polypropyleneVersatile thermoplastic resin
- PVCChlorinated plastic abbreviation
- polystyreneLightweight synthetic foam plastic
PET · polycarbonate · ABS · thermoplastic · resin · injection molding · extrusion · packaging · bottles · containers
polyester
Synthetic petroleum-based fabric
- nylonSynthetic textile polymer
- acrylicSynthetic resin or fiber
- polyurethaneVersatile synthetic resin compound
spandex · elastomers · fibers · textiles · nonwoven · rubber · latex · synthetic rubber · microfiber · fabric
contamination
Introduction of impurities
- toxicityCapacity to cause harm
- spillsAccidental liquid escapes
- carcinogensSubstances promoting tumor growth
smog · greenhouse gases · particulates · dioxins · leachate · flaring · air quality · cancer clusters · remediation · environmental impact
urea
Nitrogenous metabolic waste compound
- ammoniaAcrid nitrogen-hydrogen gas
- ammonium nitrateNitrogen-rich agricultural compound
- nitrogenElement seven, colorless gas
NPK · superphosphate · crop yield · nitric acid · synthetic fertilizer · agrochemicals
- Oil Marketsoil prices, crude oil, oil production, oil reserves, OPEC
- chemicalscompounds, acids, reagents, solutions, solution
- plasticsplastics, plastic, polymers, polymer, polyethylene
- oil industryoil fields, oil well, oil rig, oil production, oil field
- organic chemistrybenzene ring, carbon chain, carbon compounds, hydrocarbons, hydrocarbon
- Louisiana Bayoubayou, Cajun, Creole, swamp boat, pirogue
petrochemicalbiochemical
Relating to life's chemistry
biobased · plant-based · agrochemical · natural · cellulosic
petrochemicaleco-friendly material
Sustainable substance for manufacturing
- petrochemical plantFacility processing petroleum derivatives