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mercury contamination

Term

The presence and release into the air, water and soil of mercury, a naturally occurring heavy metal element, by both natural occurrences such as vaporization and human activities such as burning coal, mining and smelting. (Source: FFD / EEN)

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http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/aliss_scripts/concept/5155

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