Petrochemical in Irish (Peitriceimiceán): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for petrochemical?

The Irish for petrochemical is peitriceimiceán (pronounced “PET-ri-kem-i-kawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is peitriceimiceáin.

Q: What is the plural of petrochemical in Irish?

The plural of peitriceimiceán is peitriceimiceáin; with the article, na peitriceimiceáin means “the petrochemicals”. The genitive plural is peitriceimiceán, as in tionscal na bpeitriceimiceán (the petrochemical industry).

How to say “petrochemical” in Irish

Irish:: peitriceimiceán
English:: petrochemical
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine
Pronunciation:: “PET-ri-kem-i-kawn” /ˈpʲɛtʲɾʲɪˌcɛmʲɪcaːn/

Various forms

Plural:: peitriceimiceáin (petrochemicals)
Genitive singular:: peitriceimiceáin, an pheitriceimiceáin (e.g. táirgeadh an pheitriceimiceáin, the production of the petrochemical)
Genitive plural:: peitriceimiceán, na bpeitriceimiceán (e.g. tionscal na bpeitriceimiceán, the petrochemical industry)

What does “peitriceimiceán” mean?

petrochemical: A chemical substance obtained from petroleum or natural gas.Also: petrochemical product, oil-based chemical.

“Peitriceimiceán” with the article

The plural of petrochemical in Irish is peitriceimiceáin. Here is peitriceimiceán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an peitriceimiceán

the petrochemical

No change after an

na peitriceimiceáin

the petrochemicals

Plural: no change after na

“Peitriceimiceán” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using peitriceimiceán, the Irish word for petrochemical.

Is peitriceimiceán í an eitiléin.

Ethylene is a petrochemical.

Déantar plaisteach as peitriceimiceáin.

Plastic is made from petrochemicals.

Tá monarcha peitriceimiceán in aice an chuain.

There is a petrochemical plant near the harbour.

Oibríonn m'uncail i dtionscal na bpeitriceimiceán.

My uncle works in the petrochemical industry.

Tá an peitriceimiceán seo an-inlasta.

This petrochemical is highly flammable.

Easpórtálann an tír go leor peitriceimiceán.

The country exports a lot of petrochemicals.

Stóráiltear an peitriceimiceán i ndabhaigh mhóra.

The petrochemical is stored in large tanks.

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Petrochemical in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for petrochemical?

The Irish for petrochemical is peitriceimiceán (pronounced “PET-ri-kem-i-kawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is peitriceimiceáin.

How do you pronounce peitriceimiceán in Irish?

Peitriceimiceán is said like “PET-ri-kem-i-kawn” (IPA /ˈpʲɛtʲɾʲɪˌcɛmʲɪcaːn/).

What is the plural of petrochemical in Irish?

The plural of peitriceimiceán is peitriceimiceáin; with the article, na peitriceimiceáin means “the petrochemicals”. The genitive plural is peitriceimiceán, as in tionscal na bpeitriceimiceán (the petrochemical industry).

Why does peitriceimiceán change to pheitriceimiceán or bpeitriceimiceán?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) peitriceimiceán becomes mo pheitriceimiceán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpeitriceimiceán (eclipsis).

How is 'peitriceimiceán' formed?

It combines the prefix 'peitri-' (from 'peitreal', petroleum) with 'ceimiceán', chemical.

Petrochemical in Irish (Peitriceimiceán): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage