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

The new batteries use more-prevalent, less-expensive minerals like manganese instead of larger amounts of cobalt and nickel that are currently used in EV batteries from GM and other automakers. —Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 14 May 2025

They are known for their high levels of copper, manganese, and omega-3 fatty acids. —Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 5 May 2025

The blade on this Spear Head shovel is made of durable carbon manganese steel. —Renee Freemon Mulvihill, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2025

Since copper and manganese are plentiful on land, deep-seafloor mining is really all about nickel and cobalt. —Victor Vescovo, Time, 22 May 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