How to Pronounce "petrochemical"
word
pet-roh-KEM-i-kuhl
pet-roh-KEM-i-kuhl
Definition
A petrochemical is a chemical product made from oil or natural gas, often used to make plastics, fertilizers, and other everyday materials.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌpɛtɹoʊˈkɛmɪkəɫ
British English
pˌɛtɹəʊkˈɛmɪkəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pet-roh-KEM-i-kuhl
UK
pet-roh-KEM-i-kuhl
Listen in Context
Many plastics are made from petrochemical substances.
The city has a large petrochemical industry.
Fertilizers can be made from petrochemical products.
The growth of the petrochemical sector has transformed the region's economy.