Petrochemical industry

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  • petrochemical industry
definition
  • The production of materials derived from petroleum or natural gas.
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Abstract from DBPedia
    The petrochemical industry is concerned with the production and trade of petrochemicals. A major part is constituted by the plastics (polymer) industry. It directly interfaces with the petroleum industry, especially the downstream sector.

    (Source: http://dbpedia.org/resource/Petrochemical_industry)