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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Both metals, as well as manganese, are critical for technologies such as lithium electric vehicle (EV) batteries.
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Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
For instance, 100 grams of of the fruit (about 1 cup to 1 1/2 cups, depending on their size) contains biotin, fiber, vitamin K, manganese, calcium, and more than 8 milligrams of vitamin C – plus lesser amounts of protein, iron, phosphorus and potassium, per the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
The Corrale is one of our favorite flatirons for its two flexible manganese copper alloy plates that gently bend around your hair so the shape is retained rather than smooshed.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 21 Oct. 2024
Pineapple is also a significant source of vitamin C (79 mg, 105% DV) and manganese (1.5 mg, 83% DV).141819
Phytonutrients: Phytonutrients, or plant compounds with human health benefits, are found throughout pineapple.
—Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 26 Sep. 2024
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Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
For instance, 100 grams of of the fruit (about 1 cup to 1 1/2 cups, depending on their size) contains biotin, fiber, vitamin K, manganese, calcium, and more than 8 milligrams of vitamin C – plus lesser amounts of protein, iron, phosphorus and potassium, per the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
The Corrale is one of our favorite flatirons for its two flexible manganese copper alloy plates that gently bend around your hair so the shape is retained rather than smooshed.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 21 Oct. 2024
Pineapple is also a significant source of vitamin C (79 mg, 105% DV) and manganese (1.5 mg, 83% DV).141819
Phytonutrients: Phytonutrients, or plant compounds with human health benefits, are found throughout pineapple.
—Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 26 Sep. 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
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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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