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The natural organic matter and the iron and manganese oxides are potential adsorbing agents of heavy metals in sediments and create a sink for them to control their bioavailability and mobility in the aquatic environment. The salinity and pH of the surrounding water highly affect the fixation of heavy metals on the river sediments. The adsorption of copper, lead, and zinc ions in the Brahmaputra river...