petroleumcompound

noun

UK /pəˈtrəʊliəm ˈkɒmpaʊnd/

US /pəˈtroʊliəm ˈkɑːmpaʊnd/

A petroleum compound is a substance made from oil that comes from deep under the ground.

Plastic is made from a petroleum compound.

SYNONYMS

petrochemical oil-based chemical hydrocarbon petroleum product oil derivative

RELATED WORDS

petroleum crude oil refinery hydrocarbon fuel

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A chemical mixture derived from refined crude oil used in industry.

The factory uses a petroleum compound to make synthetic rubber.

3. Any organic compound found naturally in petroleum.

Scientists studied the petroleum compound to understand how oil forms.

4. A fuel additive produced from petroleum.

The engine ran better after adding a petroleum compound to the tank.