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An Improved Method for the Biological Monitoring of Volatile Compounds

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Thrall, K.D. (2006). An Improved Method for the Biological Monitoring of Volatile Compounds. In: Donnelly, K.C., Cizmas, L.H. (eds) Environmental Health in Central and Eastern Europe. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/1-4020-4845-9_8

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