We review the results of an X-ray (ASCA) survey of intergalactic medium met
allicities in 33 groups and clusters of galaxies. The observed picture coul
d bt: explained either by adopting top heavy IMF fur galaxies observed at h
igh environment overdensities or by metal-rich SN II driven winds. (C) 2000
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