manganese

noun

man·​ga·​nese ˈmaŋ-gə-ˌnēz How to pronounce manganese (audio)
-ˌnēs
: a grayish-white usually hard and brittle metallic element that resembles iron but is not magnetic and is used especially in alloys, batteries, and plant fertilizers see Chemical Elements Table
manganesian adjective

Examples of manganese in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web They’re also packed with minerals, such as potassium and manganese, which can help to stimulate collagen production, fight acne, protect the heart, and regulate blood sugar. Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2024 Courtesy the Boston Museum of Fine Arts Lucero pointed out that water lilies only grow in clean water and cannot tolerate acidic conditions or thrive in water with too much calcium, iron, or manganese. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 9 Oct. 2023 Two miles below the surface of the Pacific Ocean, in the expansive sea south of Hawaii, sits a vast quantity of nickel, manganese, cobalt and copper—all vital to the manufacture of lithium-ion batteries. Sarah Whitmire, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024 This is largely due to the mineral composition of spring water, which contains varying amounts of sulfur, manganese, magnesium, zinc, selenium, strontium, silica, and calcium bicarbonate. Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 26 Mar. 2024 Compared to other vegetables, Carolina azolla is high in zinc, manganese, iron, calcium, and potassium, and is relatively high in protein (though has less than a grain like barley). Matt Simon, WIRED, 11 Mar. 2024 These include other major copper deposits, such as one at Oak Flat, near Superior, that would displace a site sacred to Apaches, as well as a zinc and manganese mine in the Patagonia Mountains that would supply minerals for electric vehicle batteries. Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 7 Mar. 2024 It's both mechanically harvested and harvested by hand and is known for being a good source of antioxidants and vitamins and minerals such as folate, manganese, phosphorous, iron, vitamin B1 and magnesium. Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 8 Mar. 2024 According the state Department of Health Services, manganese is a naturally occurring mineral needed to form healthy bones and heal wounds. Quinn Clark, Journal Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

French manganèse, from Italian manganese manganese dioxide

First Known Use

1783, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of manganese was in 1783

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“Manganese.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/manganese. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

manganese

noun
man·​ga·​nese ˈmaŋ-gə-ˌnēz How to pronounce manganese (audio)
-ˌnēs
: a grayish white usually hard and brittle metallic element that resembles iron but is not magnetic see element

Medical Definition

manganese

noun
man·​ga·​nese ˈmaŋ-gə-ˌnēz, -ˌnēs How to pronounce manganese (audio)
: a grayish white usually hard and brittle metallic element that resembles iron but is not magnetic
symbol Mn
see Chemical Elements Table

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