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Petroleum is also known as _________.
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Many useful substances are obtained from petroleum and natural gas. These are termed as petrochemicals. These are used in the manufacture of detergents, fibres (polyester, nylon, acrylic etc.), polythene and other man-made plastics. Hydrogen gas obtained from natural gas, is used inthe production of fertilisers (urea). Due to its great commercial importance, petroleum is also called ‘black gold’.
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Many useful substances are obtained from petroleum and natural gas. These are termed as petrochemicals. These are used in the manufacture of detergents, fibres (polyester, nylon, acrylic etc.), polythene and other man-made plastics. Hydrogen gas obtained from natural gas, is used inthe production of fertilisers (urea). Due to its great commercial importance, petroleum is also called ‘black gold’.
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