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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Enhance Soil Fertility Rely on the soil sample analysis to determine the levels of phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, zinc, manganese, and boron in your soil.
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China now dominates the supply chain for battery materials, such as lithium, nickel, cobalt and manganese, as well as the rare earth minerals used in electric motors.
—Jeremy J. Michalek, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2025
In his late 20s, Novy learned he had been exposed to manganese, a key component in batteries.
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Advanced X-ray spectroscopy can reveal the electronic states of common cathode materials such as nickel, cobalt, and manganese, providing insights into how these elements behave as a battery charges or discharges.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025
China now dominates the supply chain for battery materials, such as lithium, nickel, cobalt and manganese, as well as the rare earth minerals used in electric motors.
—Jeremy J. Michalek, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2025
In his late 20s, Novy learned he had been exposed to manganese, a key component in batteries.
—Tom Kertscher, jsonline.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Advanced X-ray spectroscopy can reveal the electronic states of common cathode materials such as nickel, cobalt, and manganese, providing insights into how these elements behave as a battery charges or discharges.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 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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