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manganese nodule [′maŋ·gə‚nēs ′naj·ül] (geology) Small, irregular black to brown concretions consisting chiefly of manganese salts and manganese oxide minerals; formed in oceans as a result of pelagic sedimentation or precipitation. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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It was well known that the ocean floor was literally littered with manganese nodules, which with the right technology could be vacuumed off the ocean floor as easily as dirt off a rug. There are great riches in manganese nodules, cobalt, and nickel. This licence grants the consortium "exclusive rights' to manganese nodules in the sea-bed area identified in the licence and priority in respect of other sea-bed resources', the Soviet letter added. |
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