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INORGANIC COMPONENT [2 records]

Record 1 2003-03-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Biochemistry
CONT

The mineral component of bone is basically an inorganic calcium compound called hydroxyapatite, made up of calcium ions, phosphate ions and hydroxyl ions.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Biochimie
CONT

Le calcium inorganique (calcaire) qui se trouve dans l'eau dure nuit à la digestion car il entrave le bon fonctionnement des ions hydroxyles.

Spanish

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Record 2 1983-03-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Waste Management

French

Domaine(s)
  • Gestion des déchets

Spanish

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