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Record 1 2004-05-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Petrochemistry
CONT

Biodegradation occurred where microbes, carried by oxygenated water, acted on the trapped oil. This microbial action preferentially decomposed the lighter hydrocarbon molecules, leaving the more complex heavy molecules, heavy minerals and sulfur behind.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie du pétrole
CONT

La biodégradation aurait été réalisée par des microbes charriés par de l'eau oxygénée jusqu'au pétrole piégé. Cette action microbienne s'est attaquée de préférence aux molécules légères d'hydrocarbure, laissant en place les molécules lourdes plus complexes, les minéraux lourds et le soufre.

Spanish

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