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GO: Biological Process

trinitrotoluene catabolic process

Term ID
GO:0046260
Synonyms
  • trinitrotoluene breakdown
  • trinitrotoluene catabolism
  • trinitrotoluene degradation
Definition
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of trinitrotoluene, a methylated benzene entity with three NO2 groups attached to it. This includes the explosive TNT, 1-methyl-2,4,6-trinitrobenzene.
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