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 study not only challenged conventional design but also the materials used, redefining the roles of cobalt and manganese in battery’s mechanical failure. —Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Dec. 2025

Maple syrup is a good source of manganese. —Patty Weasler, Verywell Health, 16 Dec. 2025

Coffee grounds do contain nitrogen and micronutrients necessary for plants to thrive, but they shouldn’t be considered a major source since the amounts of other necessary nutrients like potassium, phosphorus, calcium, iron, and manganese are too small to be of any real value. —Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2025

Additionally, wastewater treatment processes are required to limit the discharge of manganese into the environment. —Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Dec. 2025

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