OBO ID: GO:0018917 |
Term Name: | fluorene metabolic process | Search Ontology: | |
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Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways involving 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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Ontology: | GO: Biological Process QuickGO AmiGO |
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