Term Name: | aromatic compound catabolic process |
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Synonyms: | aromatic compound breakdown, aromatic compound catabolism, aromatic compound degradation, aromatic hydrocarbon catabolic process, aromatic hydrocarbon catabolism |
Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of aromatic compounds, any substance containing an aromatic carbon ring. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0019439] QuickGO AmiGO |