Term Name: | tri-n-butyltin metabolic process |
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Synonyms: | tri-n-butyltin metabolism |
Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways involving tri-n-butyltin, an organometallic compound composed of three butyl chains attached to a tin atom. Tri-n-butyltin is used as an antifouling agent in ship bottom paints and can be toxic to many marine organisms. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0018944] QuickGO AmiGO |