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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These packs tend to have a lower energy density than nickel cobalt manganese (NCM) cells, though their attractive cost could boost EV adoption and suffice for many shoppers.
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PC Magazine, 16 July 2025
The other plant co-operated with General Motors in Warren, Ohio, will continue producing cells with nickel cobalt manganese aluminum chemistry, LG Energy Solution said.
—Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 14 July 2025
However, pineapple is higher in fiber and several vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin C, copper, and manganese.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 10 July 2025
Regulators investigated more than 75 Southeast Side polluters for Clean Air Act violations since 2014, including some that poisoned yards and playgrounds with manganese, a dangerous metal often used in steelmaking.
—Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025
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PC Magazine, 16 July 2025
The other plant co-operated with General Motors in Warren, Ohio, will continue producing cells with nickel cobalt manganese aluminum chemistry, LG Energy Solution said.
—Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 14 July 2025
However, pineapple is higher in fiber and several vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin C, copper, and manganese.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 10 July 2025
Regulators investigated more than 75 Southeast Side polluters for Clean Air Act violations since 2014, including some that poisoned yards and playgrounds with manganese, a dangerous metal often used in steelmaking.
—Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 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
Medical Definition
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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