manganese

noun

man·​ga·​nese ˈmaŋ-gə-ˌnēz 

-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

ˌmaŋ-gə-ˈnē-zhən 

-shən

adjective

Examples of manganese in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The platform currently supports lithium cobalt oxide (LCO), lithium iron phosphate (LFP), nickel manganese cobalt (NMC), and graphite materials. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026

The combination gives the EU preferential access to Australian lithium, manganese, and other critical minerals essential for electric vehicle batteries and renewable energy supply chains. — Jonas Nahm, Foreign Affairs, 14 Sep. 2026

On top of that, overly acidic gardens cause the build-up of soil nutrients like manganese and aluminum in excessive amounts, creating toxic conditions for plants. — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2026

Palumbo noted that the seeds also provide modest amounts of zinc, selenium, manganese, vitamin B1 (thiamin) and vitamin E, each of which plays important roles in metabolism, immune health, and protecting cells from oxidative damage. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

French manganèse, from Italian manganese manganese dioxide

First Known Use

1783, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing manganese

• manganese dioxide

Rhymes for manganese

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Kids Definition

manganese

noun

man·​ga·​nese ˈmaŋ-gə-ˌnēz 

-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 

: a grayish white usually hard and brittle metallic element that resembles iron but is not magnetic

—symbol Mn see Chemical Elements Table