petrochemie

== Dutch == === Etymology === the first syllable of petroleum (“Latin”) +‎ chemie 'chemistry' (via Latin chimia ultimately from Ancient Greek) === Pronunciation === === Noun === petrochemie f (plural petrochemies, diminutive petrochemietje n) petrochemistry, the branch of chemistry working mainly with components of fossile oil (absolute use, with the definite article: de petrochemie) The corresponding, petrochemical branch of industry ==== Derived terms ==== petrochemisch