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manganese

/ˈmæŋɡəniːz/ noun · British & US
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What does manganese mean?

noun

A hard, silver-white, brittle, ferromagnetic metallic element, used in steel alloys and as a catalyst in the manufacture of polyethylene and other chemicals.

Example

"The factory used manganese in the production of steel for the new skyscraper."

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