manganese
noun
man·ga·nese
ˈmaŋ-gə-ˌnēz 
-ˌnēs
: a grayish-white usually hard and brittle metallic element that resembles iron but is not magnetic and is used especially in alloys, batteries, and plant fertilizers see Chemical Elements Table
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Ukraine is rich in titanium, graphite, manganese and other rare earth metals used to produce electric vehicle batteries and other tech devices.
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Frank A. Blazich Jr., The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2025
Apples also contain small amounts of vitamins A, E, and K, plus copper, choline, zinc, manganese, and other vital nutrients your body needs.
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Some people may be allergic to apples and should avoid eating them.
—Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 17 Mar. 2025
Ukraine has substantial reserves or deposits of lithium, graphite, manganese, titanium, gallium, and nickel.
—IEEE Spectrum, 7 Mar. 2025
The company is focused on collecting and processing polymetallic nodules containing nickel, copper, cobalt, and manganese, which are critical for energy infrastructure and industrial manufacturing.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 27 Mar. 2025
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Frank A. Blazich Jr., The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2025
Apples also contain small amounts of vitamins A, E, and K, plus copper, choline, zinc, manganese, and other vital nutrients your body needs.
Side Effects and Risks
Allergies and Sensitivities
Some people may be allergic to apples and should avoid eating them.
—Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 17 Mar. 2025
Ukraine has substantial reserves or deposits of lithium, graphite, manganese, titanium, gallium, and nickel.
—IEEE Spectrum, 7 Mar. 2025
The company is focused on collecting and processing polymetallic nodules containing nickel, copper, cobalt, and manganese, which are critical for energy infrastructure and industrial manufacturing.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 27 Mar. 2025
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manganese
noun
man·ga·nese
ˈmaŋ-gə-ˌnēz
-ˌnēs
: a grayish white usually hard and brittle metallic element that resembles iron but is not magnetic see element
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manganese
noun
man·ga·nese
ˈmaŋ-gə-ˌnēz, -ˌnēs
: a grayish white usually hard and brittle metallic element that resembles iron but is not magnetic
—symbol Mn
see Chemical Elements Table
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