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

Both metals, as well as manganese, are critical for technologies such as lithium electric vehicle (EV) batteries. —Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024

For instance, 100 grams of of the fruit (about 1 cup to 1 1/2 cups, depending on their size) contains biotin, fiber, vitamin K, manganese, calcium, and more than 8 milligrams of vitamin C – plus lesser amounts of protein, iron, phosphorus and potassium, per the U.S. Department of Agriculture. —Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024

The Corrale is one of our favorite flatirons for its two flexible manganese copper alloy plates that gently bend around your hair so the shape is retained rather than smooshed. —Annie Blackman, Allure, 21 Oct. 2024

Pineapple is also a significant source of vitamin C (79 mg, 105% DV) and manganese (1.5 mg, 83% DV).141819 Phytonutrients: Phytonutrients, or plant compounds with human health benefits, are found throughout pineapple. —Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 26 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

French manganèse, from Italian manganese manganese dioxide

First Known Use

1783, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing manganese

• manganese dioxide

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