

manganese nodules
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manganese noun
/ˈmæŋɡəniːz/ /ˈmæŋɡəniz/
A metallic chemical element (symbol Mn) with an atomic number of 25, not a free element in nature but often found in minerals in combination with iron, and useful in industrial alloy production.
"Steel is often strengthened by adding manganese during its production. "