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Created: 2019-09-04T12:02:37

ferromanganese nodules  

DEFINITION

  • Ferromanganese nodules form in the oxidizing environment of the abyssal pelagic zone. They are the result of ion exchange reactions that precipitate ore components from the water (sedimentary) or out of the interstitial water of the sediments layers (diagenetic). (en)

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ENTRY TERMS

  • Created: 2019-09-04T12:02:37

    manganese nodules (en)
  • Created: 2019-09-04T12:02:37

    polymetallic nodules (en)

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http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_013e3c3f

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