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No. The name just sounds similar. Magnets are just lumps of ferrous metal with altered molecular structures. (This can be done by passing a certain current through the metal, or by various heat treatment processes) Manganese is a chemical element found on the Periodic Table. When combined with Potassium it forms Potassium Permanganate, which can 1)purify water, 2)be ignited by friction, 3)melt ice 4)act as an antiseptic 5)be used in the treatment of fungal infections (it is a very usefull compound and can be purchased in jars from pharmacies)

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