petro- (Meaning)

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petro- ()

A combining form from Gr. / a rock, / a stone; as, petrology, petroglyphic.

No Synonyms and anytonyms found

The petrochemical industry is a major contributor to the global economy.
The extraction of petrochemicals from crude oil involves complex refining processes.
Petrodollars, derived from oil sales, have played a significant role in international finance.
Petrochemical feedstocks are essential for the production of plastics, fertilizers, and synthetic fibers.
The petrochemicals industry is facing challenges related to environmental sustainability.
Petrochemical hubs are located in various parts of the world, including the Persian Gulf and the United States.
Petro-states are nations heavily dependent on oil and gas revenues for their economies.
Petro-currencies, such as the Saudi riyal, are linked to the price of oil.
Petro-nationalism refers to the assertion of control over oil and gas resources by governments.
The petrochemical industry is undergoing a gradual transition towards renewable and sustainable sources of feedstocks.

A combining form from Gr. / a rock, / a stone; as, petrology, petroglyphic.

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

The petrochemical industry is a major contributor to the global economy.

The extraction of petrochemicals from crude oil involves complex refining processes.

Petrodollars, derived from oil sales, have played a significant role in international finance.

Petrochemical feedstocks are essential for the production of plastics, fertilizers, and synthetic fibers.