Term Name: | toluene catabolic process |
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Synonyms: | toluene breakdown, toluene catabolism, toluene degradation |
Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of toluene, a volatile monoaromatic hydrocarbon found in crude petroleum and petroleum products. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0042203] QuickGO AmiGO |