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The character 锰 (měng) is a simplified form of 錳, created as a phono-semantic compound to represent the element manganese in modern chemistry. Its structure combines the simplified metal radical 钅 (derived from 金), indicating its metallic nature, with the phonetic component 孟 (mèng), which provides the pronunciation. This character is a modern scientific invention with no historical usage or alternative meanings in classical texts, serving solely to translate Western chemical nomenclature into Chinese.
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锰是一种金属元素。
锰钢常用于制造铁路。
电池中含有锰成分。
锰矿开采需要技术。
锰合金能增强钢的硬度。
锰酸盐可用于水处理。
深海锰结核是重要的海底资源。
锰元素的原子序数是二十五。