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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They’re also packed with minerals, such as potassium and manganese, which can help to stimulate collagen production, fight acne, protect the heart, and regulate blood sugar.
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Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2024
Courtesy the Boston Museum of Fine Arts Lucero pointed out that water lilies only grow in clean water and cannot tolerate acidic conditions or thrive in water with too much calcium, iron, or manganese.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 9 Oct. 2023
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Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2024
Courtesy the Boston Museum of Fine Arts Lucero pointed out that water lilies only grow in clean water and cannot tolerate acidic conditions or thrive in water with too much calcium, iron, or manganese.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 9 Oct. 2023
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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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