fluorene catabolic process
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of fluorene, a tricyclic polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon containing a five-membered ring. It is a major component of fossil fuels and their derivatives and is also a by-product of coal-conversion and energy-related industries. It is commonly found in vehicle exhaust emissions, crude oils, motor oils, coal and oil combustion products, waste incineration, and industrial effluents.
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xenobiotic catabolic process
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hydrocarbon catabolic process
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fluorene breakdown
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fluorene catabolism
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fluorene degradation
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fluorene metabolic process
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fluorene metabolism
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