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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Minerals such as calcium, manganese, and fluoride support bone health, helping to prevent or manage diseases like arthritis and osteoporosis.
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Embry Roberts,
Martha Stewart,
2 July 2026
The International Seabed Authority has issued 30 prospective mining contracts to 21 companies from 20 countries to explore the seabed for cobalt, manganese, and other critical minerals.
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Bill Gourgey,
Popular Science,
2 July 2026
Researchers then add lithium, manganese, and phosphate salts to provide the ingredients for LMFP.
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Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
2 July 2026
Pineapple is high in vitamin C and manganese, and can be a healthy food for dogs to eat.
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Madeline Gunderson,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
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Embry Roberts,
Martha Stewart,
2 July 2026
The International Seabed Authority has issued 30 prospective mining contracts to 21 companies from 20 countries to explore the seabed for cobalt, manganese, and other critical minerals.
—
Bill Gourgey,
Popular Science,
2 July 2026
Researchers then add lithium, manganese, and phosphate salts to provide the ingredients for LMFP.
—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
2 July 2026
Pineapple is high in vitamin C and manganese, and can be a healthy food for dogs to eat.
—
Madeline Gunderson,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
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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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