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ナフサ不足

nafusa busoku
noun★IntermediateLoanword from English ナフサ
💰Finance
technical

A shortage of naphtha, a petroleum product used as a feedstock in petrochemical industries.

ナフサ不足が化学製品の生産に支障をきたしている。

The naphtha shortage is causing disruptions in chemical product production.

💡

Naphtha is a key raw material for producing plastics and other petrochemicals. Shortages can impact global supply chains.

Collocations

ナフサ不足の影響impact of naphtha shortageナフサ価格の高騰surge in naphtha prices

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Antonyms

Related Phrases

ナフサ市場phrase
naphtha market
ナフサ価格phrase
naphtha price

💡Pro Tip

Industry Context

This term is frequently used in discussions about petrochemical supply chains and energy markets.

📖Word Origin

Combination of 'ナフサ' (naphtha, from English) and '不足' (shortage).

📝Usage Notes

Commonly discussed in economic and industrial contexts, particularly in relation to petrochemical production.

Word Breakdown

ナフサ
naphtha (a petroleum distillate)
root
+
不足
shortage or deficiency
root
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