manganese

Pronunciation: /ˈmæŋ.ɡəˌniz/

The English word “manganese” has 2 meanings listed here.

noun

A metallic chemical element (symbol Mn) with an atomic number of 25, not a free element in nature but often found in minerals in combination with iron, and useful in industrial alloy production.
An atom of this element.

Etymology

From French manganèse, from Italian manganese, by alteration from Latin magnesia (“magnesia”), from Ancient Greek μαγνησία (magnēsía), after Μαγνησία (Magnēsía, “Magnesia”). Doublet of Magnesia, magnesia, and magnesium; more at magnet.

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More English words

manganblende
manganchlorite
mangancolumbite
manganesate
manganese dioxide
manganese group
manganese nodule
manganese steel

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