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Apricot kernel: Physical and chemical properties

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Alpaslan, M., Hayta, M. Apricot kernel: Physical and chemical properties. J Amer Oil Chem Soc 83, 469–471 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11746-006-1228-5

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