manganic

adjective

man·​gan·​ic man-ˈga-nik How to pronounce manganic (audio)
maŋ-
: of, relating to, or derived from manganese
especially : containing this element with a valence of three or six

Word History

First Known Use

1789, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of manganic was in 1789

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manganic

manganic acid

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“Manganic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/manganic. Accessed 23 Sep. 2023.

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manganic

adjective
man·​gan·​ic man-ˈgan-ik, maŋ- How to pronounce manganic (audio)
: of, relating to, or derived from manganese
especially : containing this element with a valence of three or six
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