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spellingShingle Fichtner, Thomas, Fischer, Axel, Dornack, Christina, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Biodegradability of Trimethylbenzene Isomers under Denitrifying and Sulfate-Reducing Conditions, Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis, Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
title Biodegradability of Trimethylbenzene Isomers under Denitrifying and Sulfate-Reducing Conditions
title_full Biodegradability of Trimethylbenzene Isomers under Denitrifying and Sulfate-Reducing Conditions
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