Term Name:	fluorene catabolic process
Synonyms:	fluorene breakdown, fluorene catabolism, fluorene degradation, fluorene metabolic process, fluorene metabolism
Definition:	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.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0019429]    QuickGO    AmiGO