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Research Article

Toxic phenolic compounds in the Egyptian coastal waters of Alexandria:spatial distribution,source identification,and ecological risk assessment

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Pages 32-40 | Received 27 Aug 2021, Accepted 18 Jan 2022, Published online: 04 Feb 2022

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