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manganese
man·ga·nese [ máng gə nz, máng gə nss ]


noun 
Definition:
 
brittle grayish-white metallic element: a brittle grayish white metallic element. Source: pyrolusite, rhodonite. Use: alloys, strengthening steel.
Symbol  Mn
[Late 17th century. Via French< Italian< medieval Latin magnesia "magnesia"]
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