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Yarsan, E., Karacal, F., Ibrahim, I.G. et al. Contents of Some Metals in Honeys from Different Regions in Turkey. Bull Environ Contam Toxicol 79, 255–258 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00128-007-9034-9
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