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 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 Derived from trees belonging to the Cinnamomum genus, cinnamon bark contains potassium, manganese, and calcium, along with protective polyphenols, or plant compounds with antioxidant properties. Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2023 The Corrale is one of our favorite flat irons for its two flexible manganese copper alloy plates that gently bend around your hair so the shape is retained rather than smooshed. Sarah Han, Allure, 27 Nov. 2023 The remaining 10 essential plant nutrients — boron, calcium, chlorine, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, molybdenum, sulfur and zinc — are needed in much lower quantities. Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Feb. 2024 Individual nutrients that may be beneficial include magnesium, vitamin D, iron, omega-3 fatty acids and manganese. Erica Jansen, Discover Magazine, 19 Jan. 2024 The threads themselves were made with a durable nylon fiber core doped with copper or manganese for color and coated with a flexible layer of silver nanowires for conductivity. IEEE Spectrum, 18 Jan. 2024 Unlike other Paleolithic paintings, typically made with ocher or manganese, most of Cova Dones’ paintings were done in clay—and conserved by chemistry. Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Jan. 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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Cite this Entry

“Manganese.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/manganese. Accessed 28 Mar. 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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