oil-based chemicals
nounUK /ɔɪl beɪst ˈkɛmɪkəlz/
US /ɔɪl beɪst ˈkɛmɪkəlz/
These are chemicals made from oil, like the stuff we use to make plastic and fuel.
The factory uses oil-based chemicals to make plastic toys.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Substances used in paints and coatings that contain oil as a main ingredient.
This paint is made with oil-based chemicals, so it takes longer to dry.
3. Chemical products used in industry that come from petroleum instead of plants or water.
Many cleaning products contain oil-based chemicals that are not safe to pour down the drain.
4. Compounds in cosmetics and lotions that are derived from mineral oil.
Her skin cream lists oil-based chemicals among its ingredients.