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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Frozen Raspberries Raspberries are also high in other nutrients, like vitamin C, manganese, and vitamin K.10
Raspberries are an excellent source of antioxidants, including anthocyanins and ellagitannins, which have powerful cellular-protective properties.
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 14 July 2025
Another hot feedstock for e-waste recyclers is end-of-life lithium-ion batteries, a source of not only lithium but also copper, cobalt, nickel, manganese and aluminum.
—Bob Woods, CNBC, 13 July 2025
Hibiscus naturally contains small amounts of certain minerals and trace elements, such as manganese and aluminum.
—Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 7 July 2025
The critical minerals needed for batteries are abundant in the Midwest: the region holds substantial deposits of cobalt, copper, and even manganese, particularly around Lake Superior.
—Damien Ma, Foreign Affairs, 1 July 2025
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 14 July 2025
Another hot feedstock for e-waste recyclers is end-of-life lithium-ion batteries, a source of not only lithium but also copper, cobalt, nickel, manganese and aluminum.
—Bob Woods, CNBC, 13 July 2025
Hibiscus naturally contains small amounts of certain minerals and trace elements, such as manganese and aluminum.
—Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 7 July 2025
The critical minerals needed for batteries are abundant in the Midwest: the region holds substantial deposits of cobalt, copper, and even manganese, particularly around Lake Superior.
—Damien Ma, Foreign Affairs, 1 July 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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