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

Maple syrup is a good source of manganese, a mineral needed for bone health, immune function, blood sugar regulation, and more.10 What Is Refined Sugar? —Jillian Kubala, Health, 3 Mar. 2025

Plant nutrients that are needed in much lower quantities are boron, calcium, chlorine, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, molybdenum, sulfur and zinc. —Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2025

Here’s Why The GOP Is Divided While Ukraine has extensive reserves of titanium, manganese, base metals and coal, there is no clear economically viable path for the extraction of the sum of half a trillion dollars being proposed in the deal for potential export to the United States. —Saleem H. Ali, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025

Provides the Body With Essential Nutrients Green peppers are rich in B vitamins and provide decent amounts of copper, vitamin K, and manganese. —Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 24 Feb. 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