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Record 1 2022-07-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Water Pollution
CONT

A water pollutant or contaminant is any substance that is not derived from a water molecule only, and is also considered, when present in sufficient concentration, to be harmful to the water's intended uses.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pollution de l'eau
CONT

L'application de microorganismes immobilisés à la biorestauration de l'eau améliore le taux d'élimination des contaminants de l'eau et évite la libération des contaminants dans l'environnement durant le procédé de biodégradation.

Spanish

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