coal-derived chemical
nounUK /kəʊl dɪˈraɪvd ˈkɛmɪkəl/
US /koʊl dɪˈraɪvd ˈkɛmɪkəl/
A chemical made from coal.
The factory produces coal-derived chemicals used in making plastics.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A substance obtained by processing coal for industrial use.
Many coal-derived chemicals are used to make dyes and medicines.
3. A compound produced during the conversion of coal into fuel or gas.
The plant captures coal-derived chemicals before burning the gas.
4. Any of the organic compounds extracted from coal tar.
Researchers studied coal-derived chemicals for new materials.