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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Furthermore, raspberries contain a mineral called manganese, which is essential for helping the body regulate blood sugar.
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Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 12 Mar. 2025
However, the deposits are of fairly low grade – only about 11% to 35% of the rock mined is manganese.
—Scott L. Montgomery, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2025
Some of that funding was really to help us with the fact that there is no battery-grade manganese market or production in the U.S.
—Daniel Moore, Axios, 30 Jan. 2025
Maple syrup is a good source of manganese, a mineral needed for bone health, immune function, blood sugar regulation, and more.10
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—Jillian Kubala, Health, 3 Mar. 2025
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Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 12 Mar. 2025
However, the deposits are of fairly low grade – only about 11% to 35% of the rock mined is manganese.
—Scott L. Montgomery, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2025
Some of that funding was really to help us with the fact that there is no battery-grade manganese market or production in the U.S.
—Daniel Moore, Axios, 30 Jan. 2025
Maple syrup is a good source of manganese, a mineral needed for bone health, immune function, blood sugar regulation, and more.10
What Is Refined Sugar?
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 3 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for manganese
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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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