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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However, the cathode materials, particularly layered sodium manganese oxides (Na2/3MnO2), often suffer from degradation.
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Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2025
While both oatmeal and millet are rich in manganese, phosphorus, and magnesium, millet provides antioxidants that can help reduce oxidative stress.
—Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 15 Sep. 2025
Pineapple provides more fiber, vitamin C, copper, and manganese compared to watermelon.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 15 Sep. 2025
The dating technique used on the eggs, known more formally as carbonate uranium-lead, or U-Pb, dating, is a common process for determining the age of carbonate minerals — those containing calcium, iron, manganese and magnesium.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
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Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2025
While both oatmeal and millet are rich in manganese, phosphorus, and magnesium, millet provides antioxidants that can help reduce oxidative stress.
—Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 15 Sep. 2025
Pineapple provides more fiber, vitamin C, copper, and manganese compared to watermelon.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 15 Sep. 2025
The dating technique used on the eggs, known more formally as carbonate uranium-lead, or U-Pb, dating, is a common process for determining the age of carbonate minerals — those containing calcium, iron, manganese and magnesium.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 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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