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Environmental Chemistry/Technology

Trace metal concentrations in cigarette brands commonly available in Turkey: relation with human health

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Pages 1893-1901 | Received 17 Aug 2012, Accepted 02 Oct 2012, Published online: 30 Oct 2012

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