fluorene catabolic process

Term ID

GO:0019429

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. 15317800

References

• MetaCyc:FLUORENE-DEG-9-ONE-PWY
• UM-BBD_pathwayID:flu

Ontology

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