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Is there a way to make plastic from oil?

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Yes And that's why it is made from oil

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What oil is used to make plastic?

Crude oil


What is oil used to make?

plastic,


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What can we make from oil?

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Can oil be used to make plastic?

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It's the other way around. Oil is made into plastic during the riefining process, when crude oil is refined to use in your car, and many other products.


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