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 iron, calcium, iodine, magnesium, selenium, copper, molybdenum, and manganese can also lead to serious side effects if consumed in excess.
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Sarah Anzlovar, Ms, Rd, Verywell Health, 4 June 2024
Most of the EVs currently on the road are equipped with nickel, manganese, and cobalt (NMC) batteries, but an increasing number now come with a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery.
—Larry Magid, The Mercury News, 30 May 2024
The producers of Fiji Natural Artesian Water have recalled nearly 1.9 million bottles of water after testing found the bottles contained manganese and three strains of bacteria.
—Korin Miller, Health, 29 May 2024
Hodson explained that blueberries offer additional benefits beyond heart health, including vitamin K, which supports blood clotting and bone building, and manganese, which aids immune and reproductive function.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 27 May 2024
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Sarah Anzlovar, Ms, Rd, Verywell Health, 4 June 2024
Most of the EVs currently on the road are equipped with nickel, manganese, and cobalt (NMC) batteries, but an increasing number now come with a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery.
—Larry Magid, The Mercury News, 30 May 2024
The producers of Fiji Natural Artesian Water have recalled nearly 1.9 million bottles of water after testing found the bottles contained manganese and three strains of bacteria.
—Korin Miller, Health, 29 May 2024
Hodson explained that blueberries offer additional benefits beyond heart health, including vitamin K, which supports blood clotting and bone building, and manganese, which aids immune and reproductive function.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 27 May 2024
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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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