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

Ukraine is rich in titanium, graphite, manganese and other rare earth metals used to produce electric vehicle batteries and other tech devices. —Frank A. Blazich Jr., The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2025

Apples also contain small amounts of vitamins A, E, and K, plus copper, choline, zinc, manganese, and other vital nutrients your body needs. Side Effects and Risks Allergies and Sensitivities Some people may be allergic to apples and should avoid eating them. —Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 17 Mar. 2025

Ukraine has substantial reserves or deposits of lithium, graphite, manganese, titanium, gallium, and nickel. —IEEE Spectrum, 7 Mar. 2025

The company is focused on collecting and processing polymetallic nodules containing nickel, copper, cobalt, and manganese, which are critical for energy infrastructure and industrial manufacturing. —Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 27 Mar. 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