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

Acidic soils contain more aluminum and manganese, which support blue blooms. —Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 9 May 2026

This dark, metal-rich powder contains critical elements such as lithium, nickel, cobalt, and manganese, yet most of it is currently shipped overseas for processing. —Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 8 May 2026

While both oatmeal and millet are rich in manganese, phosphorus, and magnesium, millet provides antioxidants that can help reduce oxidative stress. —Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 4 May 2026

Design trade-offs The point at which the stingers usually snap, the researchers say, is at the zone where zinc enrichment at the tip abruptly stops and transitions into manganese. —Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 1 May 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