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What do we call the substances which are obtained from petroleum and natural gas?

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The substances obtained from petroleum and natural gas are commonly referred to as "petrochemicals." Petrochemicals are derived from hydrocarbons found in crude oil and natural gas, and they are used as raw materials in the production of various products such as plastics, fertilizers, synthetic fibers, and pharmaceuticals.

Many useful substances are obtained from petroleum and natural gas termed Petrochemicals. Examples- Ethylene, Benzene, Propane, etc. Plastics are synthetic polymers of carbon and other elements with high molecular mass. Polyethene is a type of plastic. Fertilizers are any material of natural or synthetic origin that is applied to soil or to plant tissues to supply plant nutrients. 

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